The Eastern Cottontail is the most familiar rabbit in North America, recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Highly prolific — females can produce several litters per year. Active at dawn and dusk.
Best time to see a Eastern Cottontail
The best time to see a Eastern Cottontail is April–July, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 141,815 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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