Sylvilagus floridanus palustris

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation keen eyesight
large ears for hearing
strong hind legs for jumping
gptkbp:age 3 to 4 months
gptkbp:averageLifespan 1 to 3 years
gptkbp:behavior digging burrows
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
gptkbp:colors camouflage
brownish-gray fur
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat restoration
public education
population monitoring
gptkbp:culturalSignificance hunting and wildlife observation
gptkbp:diet herbivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:fossilRecord related to ancient rabbits
gptkbp:geneticDiversity population genetics research
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 28 to 32 days
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
dense vegetation
wetland ecosystem studies
gptkbp:hasCitations foraging behavior research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sylvilagus floridanus palustris
gptkbp:isA gptkb:Eastern_cottontail_rabbit
gptkbp:length 38 to 50 cm
gptkbp:litterSize 2 to 6 young
gptkbp:participatesIn seed disperser
prey for larger predators
herbivore in food web
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
hawks
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Sylvilagus_transitionalis
gptkb:Sylvilagus_floridanus
Sylvilagus nuttallii
gptkbp:reproduction breeds multiple times a year
gptkbp:researchInterest ecological studies
gptkbp:size medium-sized rabbit
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships flora for shelter
predators for population control
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
disease
predation
gptkbp:weight 2 to 4.5 kg