There are many different species of cottontail rabbits. They all belong to the genus Sylvilagus:
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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!
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.
where do cottontail rabbits live
The gestation period of a cottontail rabbit is about 28 to 30 days.
Northern cottontail, Eastern cottontail, Southern cottontail, and Western cottontail.
A cottontail is a type of rabbit. Here in oregon, the wild rabbits are referred to as cottontails.