Desert Cottontail vs Eastern Cottontail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Desert Cottontail
0.15 m
Human
1.75 m
Eastern Cottontail
0.2 m
| Desert Cottontail | Eastern Cottontail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6–1.3 kg | 0.8–1.8 kg |
| Length | 33–42 cm | 38–52 cm |
| Height | 12–15 cm | 15–20 cm |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–2 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 28 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs, Woodland | Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, Forest, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |