A familiar sight around Marsh Creek….
Living on coasts and in the swamps of the Southeastern United States, the marsh rabbit resides near water. Somewhat similar in appearance to the Eastern cottontail rabbit, this species possesses smaller ears, legs and tails. Weighing only 2.5 pounds at full growth, and reaching about 17 inches long, it has dark or brownish-red fur and a lighter colored belly.
Unlike cottontails, this rabbit has a brownish grey underside to its tail (not white). Females have up to 20 babies annually! Strictly herbivores, these little rabbits eat leaves and plant bulbs, including cattails and water hyacinth. Usually active at night, they are excellent swimmers and will hide from predators submerged with only eyes and noses exposed and with their ears laid back.
Very interesting. Twenty little ones? And I’ve been blaming the deer alone for the plants that have been disappearing from our yard. 😂😂😂