6.8K views · 166 reactions | Introducing the Eastern Cottontail Rabbit – theHunter: Call of the Wild - Mississippi Acres Preserve. Eastern cottontail rabbits are birthing machines and the most widespread rabbit in the United States. They are built for speed, jumping, and agility. They have powerful legs and large back feet, which enables them to run at up to 18 miles per hour (29 kmh) for up to half a mile (0.8 km). #COTWMississippi | TheHunter: Call of the Wild | Facebook

This is just one of the many eastern cottontail patients we raise and release each season. After they’re weaned, we offer them a wide variety of wild plants they'll encounter in their natural habitat.While many people think greens are bland, rabbits would strongly disagree. With around 17,000 taste buds — far more than the 2,000 to 8,000 humans have — eastern cottontails experience a rich spectrum of flavors. Their diet includes buds, clover, grasses, dandelion heads and greens, flower blossoms,

This adult Eastern cottontail rabbit was brought to Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary after being attacked by a cat. Our animal care staff including Cassandra and Serena provided first aid and supportive care until she was all healed and ready to take off back into her native habitat! She was a real fighter. This is the best part of what we do - rehabbing and getting to see them released! | Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary