Nature always reminds us that, despite the concrete and the vinyl siding, we are part of a living, breathing and occasionally ...

It began last spring with phone calls to the Harris Center, as excited people shared reports of a surprising mammal. I hadn’t ...

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A patch of dead grass could actually be a sign of new life—as in a rabbit’s nest! Know the signs to look for, and what to do ...

Everybody knows that drought is bad for growing things, but it wasn’t until last year that I learned heavy rain following ...

DCHS has admitted over 50 Eastern Cottontail rabbits in May so far. ... • Before starting yard or garden work or letting your dog out, check the area for rabbit nests.

Per the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee is home to three species of rabbits: the eastern cottontail, the swamp rabbit, and the Appalachian cottontail.

Sun., April 20, 2025 The eastern cottontail, which has a pronounced puffball tail, soft brownish fur and big dark eyes, is the rabbit you’re most likely to see in our urban areas.

Left: An eastern cottontail (Wikipedia/lwolfartist/CC BY-SA 2.0).Right: An Arctic hare (Wikipedia/Steve Sayles/CC BY-SA 2.0)The Easter bunny could also be a white-tailed jackrabbit which, despite ...

The eastern cottontail rabbit blends in perfectly with the tired brown of a winter field in drought. I predicted any shot would require snap reflexes. The rabbits could have their choice of ...

However, Cottontail rabbit season is open and ends at sunset Feb. 28. Mink and muskrat trapping continues to the same date and is guaranteed to get you outside. Log In ...