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LEFT: Swamp rabbits often take to the water to escape a threat. They are known to submerge themselves with only a nose above water in hopes of eluding a predator. CENTER: Black-tailed jackrabbits have ears nearly as long as their hind feet. The ears have black tips and the tail has a black area that extends onto the rump. Mature females can have 2-4 litters a year with 4-6 young per litter. RIGHT: Eastern cottontails, unlike jackrabbits, prefer the shelter of brushy cover. They typically hop slowly, freezing in place ever so often to check their surroundings for predators. Eastern cottontails rely on camouflage and cover to stay out of harm’s way.

Splitting hares and rabbits: Differences can get a little fuzzy

With spring's arrival each year comes thoughts of Peter Cottontail hopping down a bunny trail, but wait — was that Peter Cottontail? Or, could it be his cousin Nutbrown Hare? Don’t jump to conclusions. Rabbits in Texas behave more like hares, Read more…

May 8, 2023

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