6.8K views · 166 reactions | Introducing the Eastern Cottontail Rabbit – theHunter: Call of the Wild - Mississippi Acres Preserve. Eastern cottontail rabbits are birthing machines and the most widespread rabbit in the United States. They are built for speed, jumping, and agility. They have powerful legs and large back feet, which enables them to run at up to 18 miles per hour (29 kmh) for up to half a mile (0.8 km). #COTWMississippi | TheHunter: Call of the Wild | Facebook

Eastern Cottontail rabbits reproduce throughout the spring and summer, typically starting in mid-March and nesting through mid-September. This means we are now more likely to encounter them in our yards or out and about. This video will help you know what to do if you come across a cottontail nest or a cottontail that may be in need of help! For more information, you can check out our website at https://wildlifecenter.org/help-advice/healthy-young-wildlife/if-you-find-baby-rabbit | Wildlife Cent