Cottontail Rabbit Sitting on Ground

Cottontail Rabbit Sitting on Ground

Cottontail rabbits are in the Sylvilagus genus, which is in the Leporidae family. They are found in the Americas.[1] Most Sylvilagus species have stub tails with white undersides that show when they retreat, giving them their characteristic name. However, this feature is not present in all Sylvilagus, nor is it unique to the genus.