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Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)

August 23, 2017 by

Sylvilagus floridanus

Pennsylvania Counties for Eastern CottontailCommon Name: Eastern Cottontail

Scientific Name: Sylvilagus floridanus

Habitat: Any site where brushy undergrowth provides some cover, whether old fields, wooded areas, roadsides, or suburban lots.

Diet: Herbivorous—green vegetation in summer, twigs and bark in winter.

Interesting Facts:
This species has benefited greatly from the clearing and farming of the Commonwealth.

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