Cottontail
/ˈkɑːtnteɪl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Wild Rabbit
Use 'cottontail' when specifically referring to wild rabbits, distinguishing them from domestic breeds or other animals. 
A cottontail was spotted near the camping site.
Pro Tip 2/3Fluffy Tail
Remember the distinctive feature of a 'cottontail': its fluffy white tail, which gives the animal its name. 
The children were excited to see the cottontail's white tail as it fled into the bushes.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Cottontails are usually mentioned in the context of their natural outdoor habitat, often fields or woods. 
Cottontails can be seen throughout the forests of North America.