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Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

UncommonMammal
Illustration of Swamp Rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus)

The Swamp Rabbit is a large rabbit with long ears and a dark brown coat, often found near water. They are unique among rabbits for their preference for wetland habitats.

Habitat
Inhabits swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily feeding on aquatic vegetation and grasses.
How common
Uncommon

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