I can’t think of a worse place to live for a rabbit. These hare do live in swamps, and there are always some around.
They are a strong swimmer and found only near water. It is similar in appearance to the eastern cottontail but has smaller ears, legs, and tail.
Marsh Hare – click to enlarge
These are fabulous photos of what must be quite a shy and tricky animal to photograph, Ted!
Thanks. There is a funny story to these rabbits. On a trail at an old plantation is a tourist sign that says ‘Marsh Rabbits’, with a little bunny bio.
Now…this may be the only accurate wildlife sign ever posted. For several years now a pair has raised young almost directly under the sign. Every predator in the wild is there, but the bunnies still come back. 😀😀
That is quite something, Ted!