The long-lost Omiltemi cottontail has been spotted on camera after more than a century, sparking hope for its conservation.

There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail is the most common. This ubiquitous animal can be found from Canada to South America and, in the United States ...

Who isn't familiar with the origins of Bugs, Thumper and Peter Cottontail? These famous bunnies ... but the month also heralds the birth of baby rabbits. Both springtime and bunnies are iconic ...

Years ago, when I lived in the coastal Maine town of York, my science class was involved in a New England cottontail project. These rabbits — the only rabbit species native to Maine and New ...

The New England cottontail was once a common rabbit in southern and coastal Maine, ranging from Kittery to Belfast. But the population has declined dramatically over the years due to habitat loss ...

The eastern cottontail is a typical rabbit with long ears and hind legs. The tail is short, fluffy, 30-70 mm (1.2-2.8 in) in length, brown above and white below. Except for the rust colored nape, the ...