Eastern Cottontail (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed in United States except northwest and far west regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The eastern cottontail is widely distributed across the United States, with the exception of the northwest and far west regions.
- Rabbits, especially the eastern cottontail, have highly adaptable traits that allow them to thrive in a wide variety of habitats.
- It is common to spot an eastern cottontail while taking a stroll through a wooded area or along a rural roadside in the eastern United States.
- In their natural habitat, eastern cottontails primarily consume various plants, including grasses and clover, as well as vegetation from nearby gardens.
- Eastern cottontails can be identified by their distinctive white underbelly and long ears, often seen perked up and alert for potential predators in open areas.