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

2. Although the time of its extinction is uncertain, it possibly coincided with the general decrease in leporid diversity found in the Holocene.

3. 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.