Eastern Cottontail

Question
I am doing a research paper for my ninth grade biology class and I have to interview three experts on rabbits. If you would let me interview you that would be great.  Thanks for your time

Answer
TJ...Fine..But realize that if your paper is on the Eastern Cottontail, I will probably NOT be a good 'expert'. You should perhaps contact a wildlife specialist at a university..(Yes,they do have them.) I know a lot about domestic rabbits, but they are a different genus and species than the cotton tail rabbit. The animals are similar..such that while both are labeled rabbits, and they look similar (Small furry with long ears and short tails, they really genetically have very little in common except that their young are neonates, and the gestation is close to the same time frame.Havinmg said that, if you still want me to assist you, I will. How do you want to do it? By email or by phone or ??  Just reply to me at steve.roush@ge.com and either let me know you've found someone who knows more about them than me, or tell me how I can help. If that is the case, I'll help you get this done.  Regards, Steve