Why I am talking about these rabbits? Swamp rabbits are named so because of the swamp grassy environment where they used to live. Some people confuse them with cottontail rabbits as they have a physical appearance similar to them, but people who hunt them say these rabbits are much, much bigger than the cottontail ones.
The Swamp rabbit is the largest member of the cottontail rabbit species. Although for most individuals, these rabbits are not from the cottontail genus. Swamp rabbits are brown in color, but they are not overall brown; its furs are dense and thick and have a mix of dark and rusty brown shade; they also have black spots on its body.
It has small and round ears. Its furs thickness supports its skin to remain unaffected by water. When we see a rabbit , we feel kind of yellowish-orangish shade coming out of its furs at first sight. Likewise, the cottontail rabbits swamp rabbit tail is also small to see, but it is white in color. Its eyes are covered by a circle made of cinnamon color. As I said earlier, the swamp rabbit is considered the largest rabbit out of the rabbits living within its range.
Likewise its size, its weight is also bigger. It weighs between 3 to 6 pounds. And its average length falls between 16 to 22 inches.
Unlike other rabbits, its males are heightened than female rabbits. What I found about this rabbit is that it has some special tricks and features than other rabbits and this thing makes this rabbit special and unique. This rabbit has a very sharp mind. When a predator comes near to them or when they found themselves being stalked by a predator, what they do is; they jump deep in the water and swim far away from the range of its life hunter.
In history, many incidents have happened in which we see how these rabbits swim to be safe. February-August, year-round in Texas. Population Trend. Least concern LC. Population Population threats Swamp rabbits are not endangered at present, however, they suffer greatly from the loss of their native habitat.
Ecological niche Swamp rabbits play an important role in their ecosystem. References 1. Included in Lists Mammals of Illinois. Mammals of Missouri. Mammals of North Carolina. Mammals of South Carolina. Related Animals Brush Rabbit. Appalachian Cottontail. Scrub Hare. Eastern Cottontail. Mountain Hare. Desert Cottontail. Marsh Rabbit.
New England Cottontail. Asian Elephant. Grey Wolf. White Rhinoceros. African Bush Elephant. The overall color is dark grayish or yellowish brown above, with coarse black peppering or mottling. The underparts are white except for the chest, which is buffy gray.
The back of the neck is slightly rusty. Swamp Rabbit. Field Guide Aquatic Invertebrates. Butterflies and Moths. Land Invertebrates. Reptiles and Amphibians. Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines. Wildflowers, Grasses and Other Nonwoody Plants. Scientific Name. Mississippi Lowlands of southeast Missouri.
Habitat and Conservation Swamp rabbits live in wet lowlands and along the banks of streams and drainage ditches. When pursued, the swamp rabbit usually enters the water, swimming and diving well, and often comes up under roots or other overhanging protection. Swamp rabbits have resting forms on logs, stones, or other vegetation-covered elevations projecting out of the water. They usually leave droppings on logs and stumps. Food Swamp rabbits eat many species of grasses, sedges, and herbs growing in moist localities, plus succulent aquatic plants and the stems of cane.
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