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Dice's cottontail

Dice's cottontail
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The Dice's cottontail (Sylvilagus dicei) is a herbivorous mammal native to North America.

Dice's cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit that is native to the Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a large cottontail rabbit with black and brown fur, dull white undersides, a brown patch of fur on its throat and a small, barely visible black tail. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Sylvilagus dicei
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Leporidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America
Length
37 cm
Conservation status
Vulnerable

What does a Dice's cottontail eat?

The dice's cottontail is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a Dice's cottontail?

The dice's cottontail measures about 37 cm.

Where do Dice's cottontails live?

Dice's cottontails are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the dice's cottontail endangered?

The dice's cottontail is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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