cottontail
noun
cot·ton·tail
ˈkä-tᵊn-ˌtāl 
: any of several rather small North American rabbits (genus Sylvilagus) sandy to grayish brown in color with a white-tufted underside of the tail
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Discover fun facts about the eastern cottontail rabbit and make a craft to take home during this 45-minute program at Poplar Grove Shelter.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The Appalachian cottontail and swamp rabbit are also seen throughout the state, and the Appalachian cottontail is commonly confused with the eastern cottontails.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve is a wildlife preserve in the metropolitan area, with foxes, raccoons, coyotes and cottontail rabbits.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 5 June 2024
A lot of cottontails and gray squirrels had been popping up on trail cameras, along with gray fox, opossum, feral cats, and deer; cougars eat them all.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The Appalachian cottontail and swamp rabbit are also seen throughout the state, and the Appalachian cottontail is commonly confused with the eastern cottontails.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve is a wildlife preserve in the metropolitan area, with foxes, raccoons, coyotes and cottontail rabbits.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 5 June 2024
A lot of cottontails and gray squirrels had been popping up on trail cameras, along with gray fox, opossum, feral cats, and deer; cougars eat them all.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
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cottontail
noun
cot·ton·tail
ˈkät-ᵊn-ˌtāl
: any of several small brownish gray rabbits with a fluffy tail that is white on the underside
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