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rabbittracks_crop

Rabbit tracks in snow. Tracks from the back feet are usually in front of the front feet. Why? Because rabbits cross their back feet in front of the front feet when they hop. Also, the back footprints will almost always be spread wider apart than the front feet.

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Identification: Sylvilagus floridanus (eastern cottontail)
Location: Washtenaw Co., Michigan
Date Taken: 2/28/02
Contributors: Phil Myers,
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Subjects: Type Photo; Subject Tracks; Type Photo; Subject Sign

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