The "most profound difference" is seen in baby hares versus baby bunnies ... is an exception to the burrowing-bunny rule—the cottontail, a type of American rabbit that does not burrow.

Even if you handle them securely, being far off the ground is scary for a rabbit. Instead, try to get as close to ground level as possible when handling your bunny. If you're down low, your rabbit ...

In rabbit breeding and standards, a commercial body type is full-bodied, meaty, and medium-length. Along with being full-bodied and a round body type, a Hotot bunny has a small tail and medium ...

explains the distinctions between domestic vs. wild, especially when it comes to their care and handling. “In New York, our wild rabbits are called Eastern cottontails,” Scandariato explains.