There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail is the most ... These rabbits seek out habitat on the fringes of open spaces, such as fields, meadows, and farms, but ...

Mass Wildlife is partnering with private landowners to create habitats for the native species, which is found in South ...

The long-lost Omiltemi cottontail has been spotted on camera after more than a century, sparking hope for its conservation.

While New England cottontails (Sylvilagus transitionalis) are our only native rabbit, identification can be tricky in the ...

Since 1904, the Omiltemi cottontail rabbit has been lost to science. But recently, it has been rediscovered in Mexico’s ...

GRANVILLE, Mass. (WWLP) – Residents in areas of western Massachusetts have established new habitat growth on their property ...

The New England cottontail was once a common rabbit in southern and coastal Maine, ranging from Kittery to Belfast. But the population has declined dramatically over the years due to habitat loss ...

The eastern cottontail is a typical rabbit with long ears and hind legs. The tail is short, fluffy, 30-70 mm (1.2-2.8 in) in length, brown above and white below. Except for the rust colored nape, the ...

Eastern cottontails use similar habitat, so why are their ... will be white so if you see a rabbit, there is a chance it is a New England cottontail. MDIFW will conduct surveys in the vicinity ...

(WWLP) – Residents in areas of western Massachusetts have established new habitat growth on their property to provide a vital role for the New England cottontail, the only native rabbit in the ...