Eastern Cottentail Rabbits - National Parks Gallery

The Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are one of the most common rabbit species in North America. They are very territorial animals. When chased, it runs in a zigzag pattern, running up to 18 mph. The cottontail prefers an area where it can hide quickly but be out in the open. Forests, swamps, thickets, bushes, or open areas where shelter is close by are optimal habitation sites for this species.