Eastern Cottontail

8.5 x 11" print with black frame.

A small, solitary rabbit characterized by its rounded body, large ears, and distinctive white “cotton” tail. Typically active at dawn and dusk, it prefers dense brush, meadow edges, and suburban green spaces. Its diet is primarily herbivorous, feeding on grasses, shoots, and bark depending on the season. Known for its alert posture and rapid zig-zag escape pattern when threatened.