The Eastern Cottontail: A Common Yet Fascinating Rabbit

The eastern cottontail is the most widespread rabbit species in North America, easily recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Despite its common presence in fields, gardens and suburban areas, it plays a crucial role in ecosystems as a herbivore and a prey species for a variety of predators. This discussion will explore the eastern cottontail’s behavior, diet, reproductive strategies, and adaptations that allow it to thrive in wild and human-altered landscapes.

You may also like the following events from Westchester County Parks:

• This Saturday, 27th September, 10:00 am, Nature Sketchbook Walk in Rye
• This Saturday, 27th September, 10:00 am, Fall Scavenger Hunt in Hastings On Hudson
• This Saturday, 27th September, 10:00 am, Fireside Nature Storytime in Valhalla