Run Rabbit Run!

By Dave Hanks
4/18/13

Here at the home place the cottontails are racing to and fro. 
There seems to be rabbits everywhere - dashing back and forth 
across our lawns, driveway, and flower beds. It’s spring and things 
are stirred-up.

It’s spring and cottontails are “cavorting” 
“Tis” an interesting display of their courting
	There is running, hopping, and occasional fighting
	But, to watch their behavior is “delighting”

These high energy displays
Are some of nature’s interesting ways
	That weeds out the sick and promotes the strong
	To ensure good health – when new bunnies come along 

Agility and speed are good for mate selection
And for steady and abundant reproduction
	Prey species numbers are essential
	To both predator and prey “tis” beneficial

Cottontails are solitary animals most of the time. Females will 
defend territories of up to 15 acres – males much more. 
This ensures a sufficient food source for new crops of rabbits, 
and separation keeps the spread of disease in check.


			     (Adult and Baby)











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