The eastern ... the nest and sample nearby vegetation. They continue to nurse for another week or two before dispersing. Cottontails from spring litters may breed during their first summer, but most ...

There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail is the most ... They browse at night on grasses and herbs and are fond of garden fare such as peas and, of course ...

Cottontails who survive winter see their population begin to rebound in March, when females give birth to the first litter of ...

"American rabbits [namely the common Eastern cottontail, pictured] can't dig... That's why you find their nests on the surface ... to keep rabbits out of your garden: Build a fence.