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Nuttall's Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii nuttallii

Classification

Family
Leporidae

The mountain cottontail or Nuttall's cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii) is a species of rabbit found in western Canada and the United States. It is a medium- to small-sized rabbit with pale brown fur, white undersides, a two-colored tail, and black-tipped, rounded ears with densely furred insides. It has notably rusty-colored legs and an orange nape.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 23Canada · 4