Wildlife Wednesday 01/07/2026

January 2, 2026

Hoppy #WildlifeWednesday! Let’s jump into some fun facts about the most widespread and abundant rabbit in North America, the Eastern cottontail! This medium-sized rabbit is known and named for its fluffy white tail that resembles a cotton ball. Its range extends from southern Canada throughout most of the United States and into Mexico, Central America,…

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Eastern Cottontail Rabbits

January 10, 2025

Eastern cottontail rabbits are everywhere in Ohio.  Their ancient ancestors appeared at least 33 million years ago during the late Eocene Epoch.   Adaptable creatures, they evolved into the eastern cottontail rabbits we have today.  They’re the most common rabbit species in North America – ranging throughout North America, Latin America and Northern South America.  While…

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