Sylvilagus audubonii (Desert Cottontail)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Arid grasslands, brushy, or rocky areas, mesquite plains, plains, and prairies. Habits: Desert Cottontails are crepuscular, active in early mornings and evenings; they spend the majority of their time foraging. Except during the breeding season, individuals mostly are solitary. The diet consists primarily of grasses and forbs. They breed all year; litters consists of two to three young; gestation is approximately 28 days.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Sylvilagus audubonii.