Mountain Cottontail Rabbit
They usually inhabit wooded or brushy areas with plenty of vegetation.
They dig burrows in the ground for their homes
They are herbivores and feed on grasses, herbs, vegetables, barks, twigs, and other plants. When food is scarce, they can re-ingest fecal pellets for added nutrients. They may also eat the buckthorn plant, which turns their urine blue.
In the spring and summer they can have up to 8 litters with an average of 4 young/litter.
They have very keen eyesight and hearing and are excellent at camouflage. They freeze in place if they sense predators, sometimes for up to 15 minutes.
They can hop/jump up to 18 mph in short bursts. They often zig-zag while hopping to confuse predators.
They communicate by thumping the ground with their feet.
Predators: snakes, birds or prey, owls, coyotes, bobcats, and martens.