cottontail

eastern cottontailEastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus).

cottontail, any of several North and Central American rabbit species of the genus Sylvilagus. See rabbit.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: cottontail
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 02 May 2020
Access Date: February 22, 2025