Desert Cottontails are rabbits that are grayish-brown in color and have a white fur underbelly. The most distinct feature of these rabbits, however, is the rounded white tail that is visible as it runs away. Diet - These rabbits mostly eat grass and other plants but it rarely gets to drink. It gets most of its water from the plants it eats. Habitat/Range - The Desert Cottontail is found throughout the western United States and is found at heights up to 2,000meters. It is associated with dry near-desert grasslands and can also be found in less arid habitats. Behavior - These unsocial animals are usually not very active in the middle of the day and are born in a shallow burrow or above ground. They do not leave the nest until they are 3 weeks old and females can produce several litters a year with the right food supply and climate.
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