Animal of the month: an interactive experience with the eastern cottontail rabbit

Earlier this month, we explored the world of rabbits and facts to enhance our knowledge of the ubiquitous mammal. Now on international rabbit day, we would like to take to focus on the eastern cottontail rabbit, the most common species in North America. What makes it different from other rabbit species? What commonalities can be found across species? Hover over the icons in the picture below to learn more.

Thinglink image credit: Eastern Cottontail by Gareth Rasberry. CC BY-SA 3.0 US via Wikimedia Commons .

Featured image credit: Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) by Jim, the Photographer. CC BY 2.0 via Flickr.

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