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Mountain cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Description:

Grayish brown above; white below. Black tipped ears, densely furred inside. L 13 3/4-15 3/8" (350-390 mm); T 1 3/4-2" (44-50 mm); HF 3 1/2-3 7/8" (88-100 mm); E 2 1/8-2 1/2" (54-65 mm); Wt 1 1/2-2 1/4 lb (700-1,000 g).

Habitat:

Rocky wooded or brushy areas, often with sagebrush

Notes:

This specimen seemed to be trying to hide from something

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ConnorMeeker
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ConnorMeeker

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Mar 13, 2015
Submitted on Mar 16, 2015

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