Is the cottontail rabbit population in your area suddenly dropping? Are you finding multiple dead cottontail rabbit that appear to have died from an unseeable cause? If so, the Pennsylvania Game ...

It’s not just a bad hare day. A rapidly spreading virus is causing cottontail rabbits to grow black, tentacle-like growths out of their heads, prompting warnings to steer clear of the mutated animals.

Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said. An “elusive” rabbit known as the Appalachian cottontail faces several ...

Despite continual pestering by my black Lab Bailey, a pair of cottontail rabbits have moved onto our property. I believe the bunnies live on the sage-covered bluff next to our small cherry orchard and ...

Rabbits with growths that resemble horns or tentacles have been spotted around Colorado, but wildlife officials say humans and their furry friends have little cause for concern. The animals' grotesque ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. NEW YORK — If anyone knows why the bunnies have disappeared from Central ...

The New England cottontail was once a common rabbit in southern and coastal Maine, ranging from Kittery to Belfast. But the population has declined dramatically over the years due to habitat loss, as ...

Rabbits are adorable creatures, until they devour your newly planted perennials, that is. Many gardeners find themselves quite frustrated by the damage rabbits can cause to their beloved plants.

This story, “Trying to Keep Up with J.R.— No Ordinary Rabbit Hunter,” appeared in the November 1975 issue of Outdoor Life. My feet and hands were very cold, but I tried not to notice. I stood still, ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...