New England Cottontail Range Map (USA)
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Latin Name |
Sylvilagus transitionalis |
Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
Location
| North America |
Colour |
Grey/Brown |
Length |
40 - 43 cms (15.7 - 16.9 inches) |
Tail |
- |
Weight |
0.9 - 1.3 Kgs (2 - 2.9 lbs) |
Life Expectancy |
3 - 5 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
New England Cottontails are very similar to eastern cottontails. They have a body length between 40 and 43 cms (15.7 - 16.9 inches) and they weigh between 0.9 and 1.3 kgs (2 - 2.9 lbs). They are grey/brown in colour with a white underside and tail.
Habitat
New England Cottontails can be found in areas of New England from southern Maine to southern New York, USA. They inhabit areas with dense vegetation.
Diet
New England Cottontails mainly feed on grasses, clover and fruits during the summer and bark, twigs and buds during the winter months.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 28 days a litter of 3 - 8 young rabbits are born. At birth they have their eyes closed and are hairless. They grow quickly and are weaned at 16 - 22 days old.
New England Cottontails will give birth to approximately 3 - 4 litters of young each year.
Predators
Predators of New England Cottontails will be similar to those of the eastern cottontail.
Subspecies
There are no recognized subspecies of the New England Cottontail.
Interesting Facts
Similar Animals
Eastern Cottontail
Mexican Cottontail
Desert Cottontail
Robust Cottontail
Appalachian Cottontail
Mountain Cottontail
Brush Rabbit
Tres Marias Cottontail
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