Most active at dusk and dawn; they often remain hidden during the day. This species is found mainly in arid re­gions, giv­ing it the com­mon name desert cot­ton­tail. To access this item, please sign in to your personal account. Peak seasonal foraging activity occurred in winter for desert cottontails and in spring for black-tailed jackrabbits. Your use of this feature and the translations is subject to all use restrictions contained in the Terms and Conditions of Use of the BioOne website. The Desert Food Chain * Everything has its niche. They may occur in the same areas as black-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus californicus). Hon, Tip. This functionality is provided solely for your convenience and is in no way intended to replace human translation. Cottontail rabbits prefer fragmented homogenous areas and are tolerant of human activity. They are fond of arid regions and occupy sage scrub, oak woodland and grassland on the RVCT. Before we break down what seems like a super-niche movie detail, let’s back up for a minute for some Bolo 101. Unlike the European rabbit, they do not form social burrow systems, but compared with some other leporids, they are extremely tolerant of other individuals in their vicinity. Scientific Name: Sylvilagus audubonii Classification: Small game mammal Size: Adults may attain the following dimensions: total length 359-435 mm; tail 39-61 mm; hind foot, 82-101 mm; ear 59-69 mm; weight 900-1375 grams. See the related links for more information. Rabbits fill the ecological niche of small grazing prey animals with high reproductive rates. It can also in­habit wood­lands and grass­lands, and it ranges in el­e­va­tion from sea level up to about 6,000 feet. They are typically range from tan to grey in color and sport their namesake white tail. Life Span: 1-3 years Description: The adult desert cottontail is light colored, tan to gray, with a yellowish tinge. It is a light gray-brown in color, with almost white fur on the belly. They seamed to have adopted well to a variety or climates. When did organ music become associated with baseball? If species can broaden their occupied bioclimatic niche through trait plasticity, for example, ... Northern tall grass prairie, short grass prairie, northern forest and the Mojave desert, funny the cottontail rabbit is in all, the one in the hotter climate have larger ears. Registered users receive a variety of benefits including the ability to customize email alerts, create favorite journals list, and save searches. Niche: Desert cottontails are very tolerant of human activity. Niche: Desert cottontails are very tolerant of human activity. Foxes Wildlife Watching * Successful wildlife viewing requires a few simple tricks. There are several species of cottontail rabbit, but the eastern cottontail is the most common. The desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii), also known as Audubon's cottontail, is a New World cottontail rabbit, and a member of the family Leporidae. Martin, P.R., K. Dubois and H.B. How many candles are on a Hanukkah menorah? The young are weaned w… Desert cottontails (Sylvilagus audubonii) and black-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus californicus) occur in sympatry throughout the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including in the Chihuahuan Desert.Their ecological niches are similar but separated by variations of diet and microhabitat. 1993 miniatures SugarCreekVintage. When alarmed, a cottontail can run up to 20 mph in a zig zag pattern to escape predators. Also known as Audubon’s Cottontail, this species is a common resident of the RVCT. Create a new folder below. Indeed, their vegetarian diet keeps desert cottontails relatively small, although they can grow up to 17 inches in length and weigh up to 3 pounds. Cottontail rabbits cannot be tamed. 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