Species guide
Eastern cottontail
HarmlessSylvilagus floridanus
What does Eastern cottontail look like?
A grayish-brown rabbit with large ears, big dark eyes, and a short fluffy tail that flashes white underneath when it runs.
Is Eastern cottontail dangerous?
Completely harmless to people — mainly a nuisance when it nibbles vegetables, flowers and young shoots.
What should I do about Eastern cottontail?
Fence vegetable beds with low wire mesh if it's eating your garden.