The Eastern Cottontail is a species of rabbit. It has large hind legs which make the Eastern Cottontail look more like a hare, and there is a difference. The difference between a rabbit and a hare is that a rabbit's fur is always the same color whether it's Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter. Another difference between the two is that hares have longer hind legs for leaping long distances. The Symmetry of a rabbit has bilateral symmetry meaning that the rabbits symmetry is straight down the middle and both sides are the same.

The Eastern Cottontail thrives in large fields with grass and open areas. They can also be found in meadows, clearings and farms. They prefer to live in areas where they can access food easily but still be able to hide from