1. The eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World Cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae

2. Cottontails is a member of the family “Leporidae” and has the scientific name “Sylvilagus audubonii” and as their scientific name, some people also call them simply as Audubon’s and just like their name, Desert Cottontails lives in deserts and arid areas and occurs in dry habitats.