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Appalachian Cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus)

Appalachian Cottontail

Sylvilagus obscurus

Class
Mammal
Rarity
Rare
Observations
116
Most observed in
🇺🇸 United States
Conservation
Near Threatened

Description

The Appalachian cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is a rare species found in the upland areas of the eastern United States.

Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Appalachian cottontail”.

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