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cottontailtracks-gsa

Sylvilagus floridanus

The toes of cottontails are hard to distinguish. You might see claw marks in the footprint, but counting the toes would be nearly impossible. Their front feet are about 1 inch wide and just a little bit longer (1 inch). Their back feet are about 1 inch wide, and significantly longer (3 inches). Usually you will find that the back feet will be in front of the front feet in their tracks. This is because rabbits cross their back feet in front of the front feet when they hop. The back footprints will almost always be spread wider apart than the front feet.

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Sylvilagus floridanus (eastern cottontail)
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Type Photo
Subject Sign
Type Photo
Subject Tracks

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