Marsh Rabbit

Name: Marsh Rabbit           

Scientific Name: Sylbialgus palustris           

Endangered Status: Species of Least Concern           

Info: The marsh rabbit is a slightly smaller, darker version of the more familiar eastern cottontail rabbit, which is best known for its conspicuous cotton puff tail. In contrast, the marsh rabbit has a small gray-brown tail. It is distinguished from its cottontail cousin in another important way — it is a strong swimmer and is usually found close to water. 

Sightings: Golf Courses, Walker's Landing, Drummond Point Park