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Scientific Name: Sylvilagus floridanus
Habitat: Any site where brushy undergrowth provides some cover, whether old fields, wooded areas, roadsides, or suburban lots.
Diet: Herbivorous—green vegetation in summer, twigs and bark in winter.
Interesting Facts: This species has benefitted greatly from the clearing and farming of the Commonwealth.
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