Newborn Eastern Cottontail is a photograph by Neal Eslinger which was uploaded on June 2nd, 2013.
Newborn Eastern Cottontail
Newborn Eastern Cottontail: This photo of an eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) was taken in Pomfret Connecticut in June 2013. This nest... more
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Newborn Eastern Cottontail
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Neal Eslinger
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Newborn Eastern Cottontail: This photo of an eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) was taken in Pomfret Connecticut in June 2013. This nest was concealed under some grass and weeds in a small hole lined with vegetation and fur.
The average period of gestation of a Eastern Cottontail is 28 days. Young normally begin to venture off on short trips by 12 to 16 days and are completely independent by 4 to 5 weeks. The mother will visit the nest several times during the day to nurse her kits.
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June 2nd, 2013