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Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii) Are identified by the round fluffy white tail that give them their name. Their large ears aid in thermoregulation by radiating body heat. When threatened, they may freeze in place or flee in a zigzag pattern at speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h). Desert cottontail,Fall,Geotagged,Sylvilagus audubonii,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii)

Are identified by the round fluffy white tail that give them their name. Their large ears aid in thermoregulation by radiating body heat. When threatened, they may freeze in place or flee in a zigzag pattern at speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h).

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The Desert cottontail

The desert cottontail, also known as Audubon's cottontail, is a New World cottontail rabbit, and a member of the family Leporidae. Unlike the European rabbit, they do not form social burrow systems, but compared with some other leporids, they are extremely tolerant of other individuals in their vicinity.

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Similar species: Hares, Rabbits And Pikas
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Oct 14, 2025. Captured Oct 14, 2025 07:44 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/8.0
  • 1/8192s
  • ISO6400
  • 600mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.