Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, lifestyle, and natural environment of the rabbit and presents some advice about keeping this fast-breeding animal as a pet.
A mother cottontail leaves her baby bunnies and goes looking for food while she listens to all the nighttime sounds around her, including the sounds of danger.
Illustrates how the cottontail rabbit explores its environment, eats, washes, senses danger, rests, and cares for its young. Also describes wild and domestic rabbits around the world.