Cottontail Kits
by Neal Eslinger
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Cottontail Kits
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Neal Eslinger
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Photograph
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Cottontail Kits: This photo of two eastern cottontail kits (Sylvilagus floridanus) was taken in Pomfret Connecticut in June 2013. There were 4 more kits behind these two. 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 at which time they leave the nest. The mother will visit the nest several times during the day to nurse her kits.
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June 2nd, 2013
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Comments (2)
Jeff Swan
very cool
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Jeff; Luckily I didn't run these guys over with the lawnmower...I saw the ground shaking which told me to investigate further. I am so happy I did!!