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The genus is widely distributed across North America, Central America, and South America, though most species are confined to particular regions.
The cottontail rabbit is a small to medium-sized rabbit found throughout North and Central America. They are known for their distinctive cotton ball-like tail and are primarily herbivores, feeding on grasses, weeds, and other vegetation. Cottontail rabbits are known for their rapid reproductive rate and ability to adapt to various habitats.
The Smith Island Cottontail is a rare subspecies of rabbit found only on Smith Island in Maryland, USA. They are smaller than most other cottontails and have a unique genetic variation that sets them apart from other similar rabbit species. The Smith Island Cottontail is a critically endangered species facing threats from habitat loss and predation.
Actually, no, they can't. This is because they are, shockingly, not even the same species!
in North America and south America and New England
There are many different species of cottontail rabbits. They all belong to the genus Sylvilagus:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: LagomorphaFamily: LeporidaeGenus: Sylvilagus
Yes, Sylvilagus transitionalis is the scientific name of the New England Cottontail rabbit.
Pygmy and Cottontail rabbits. The volcano rabbit of Mexico is endangered, but the pygmy and cottontail rabbits are not endangered species.
The "Sylvilagus" genus enjoys 17 lagomorph species (with 17 Latin-language binomial designations). So the Desert cottontail is "Sylvilagus audubonii", while the Eastern cottontail is "Sylvilagus floridanus". The Appalachian cottontail (or Allegheny cottontail) is "Sylvilagus obscuras", while the Swamp rabbit is "Sylvilagus aquaticus".
The scientific name for Eastern Cottontail Rabbit is Sylvilagus Floridanus.
A cottontail rabbit - like all rabbits - is a consumer.
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