| Scientific Name: |
Sylvilagus audubonii |
| Conservation Status: |
Least Concern |
| Natural Location: |
Central United States |
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The Desert Cottontail rabbit is
noted for having relatively large ears and hind
legs in comparison to other rabbits of similar
size. These large ears help it to dissipate the
incredible amount of heat that it gains by living
in the desert.
In the wild, Desert Cottontails receive almost
all of their water from the variety of plants
that they eat. Because of this it is very rare
to see a Desert Cottontail drinking water directly.
They are hard to find during the middle of the
day as they are usually in hiding, whereas in
the early morning or evening they are out and
about. |
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