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How Eastern Cottontail Rabbits Are Born and What They Need as Babies
How Eastern Cottontail Rabbits Are Born and What They Need as Babies
Birth
Birth
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are born in groups of 4 or 5 babies.
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are born in groups of 4 or 5 babies.
Where They are Born
Where They are Born
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are born in nests. They are usually in grassy areas.
Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are born in nests. They are usually in grassy areas.
Needs
Needs
Newborn Eastern Cottontails are called kits. Kits feed from their mother about two weeks. After 12 to 16 days, they explore outside their nest and find nearby plants to eat.
Newborn Eastern Cottontails are called kits. Kits feed from their mother about two weeks. After 12 to 16 days, they explore outside their nest and find nearby plants to eat.
How Eastern Cottontail Rabbits Change Over Time
How Eastern Cottontail Rabbits Change Over Time
Newborns are born blind with very thin fur. After one week, they can open their eyes.
Newborns are born blind with very thin fur. After one week, they can open their eyes.
Eastern cottontails stay with their mothers for about 4 weeks.
Eastern cottontails stay with their mothers for about 4 weeks.
Eastern Cottontails can have babies starting after 2-3 months.
Eastern Cottontails can have babies starting after 2-3 months.
cottontail.mp4Eastern Cottontail rabbits live between 1 and 5 years.
Eastern Cottontail rabbits live between 1 and 5 years.
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