How a rabbit's tail can save its life: Bright white, cotton-tail tufts have evolved to 'distract and confuse' predators. Previous theories believed rabbits used white tails during mating rituals; ...

Rabbits are fascinating animals with many quirky behaviors, but one of their most curious habits is thumping their feet. It ...

According to Gallegos, the rabbit’s tail seemed to have been cleaved off. “It was so bizarre. I didn’t believe my eyes,” said Gallegos.

Rabbit populations with higher variability in their color genes should be well prepared to face snow loss over the next 100 years. ... Zoom of dorsal region of winter-brown white-tailed jackrabbit.