A patch of dead grass could actually be a sign of new life—as in a rabbit’s nest! Know the signs to look for, and what to do if you find a nest of newborns.

A few tips to help keep baby bunnies safe. Between March and September, cottontail rabbits are busy taking care of babies in nests commonly found in backyards, parks, and other urban locations.

Cottontail rabbits do things differently. They give birth to altricial young. This means the young are born naked, with closed eyes and are definitely not ready to leave the nest.

Another difference between rabbits and hares is the nest. The cottontail nest is carefully constructed and hidden. The snowshoe hare's nest is a barely noticeable cleared spot in the grass.

If you happen to see a cottontail rabbit nest in your yard this spring, the SPCA says it's best to observe from distance. Discover how to safely assist baby animals this spring with advice from ...

Rabbit, bunny, cottontail, coney, hare — all tend to converge into one single image of a critter with huge hind feet landing beside the body, pushing off into another leap, fluffy white tail ...

A baby cottontail rabbit. (Photo contributed by Volunteers for Wildlife) Springtime is finally here. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and you can start enjoying time outdoors. However ...

If you see a baby cottontail rabbit nest in your garden or lawn and the babies nestled under a little cap of bunny fur seem like motherless children, they are…during the day. Life without mom in ...

Eastern Cottontail rabbits, ... What to Do When You Find a Rabbit Nest in Your Yard. If you’ve found baby rabbits in the yard, there are a several things you can do to protect them. 1.