eastern cottontail in clover-filled meadow - sylvilagus floridanus

animal mammal wildlife squirrel grass rodent whiskers nature chipmunk pet lawn rabbit gerbil prairie mouse plant meadow eastern cottontail sylvilagus floridanus weedy world member family leporidae common species north america optimal habitat includes open grassy areas clearings old fields supporting abundant green grasses herbs shrubs area edges cover essential components abundance well-distributed escape dense interspersed foraging grasslands pastures big-eared cute furry clover-filled