For size, cottontail rabbits can reach between 13 to 16 inches long. Their tail can grow to be up to 3 inches long. As a general rule, female rabbits are larger than male rabbits.

How big is a full grown cottontail rabbit?

Cottontails are 15 to 18 inches long and weigh between two and three pounds. They can range in color from a light brown to a darker gray. Habitat characteristics and color tones are important in determining the dominant color type of rabbits found in a particular locale.

What is the life expectancy of a cottontail rabbit?

Rabbits are short-lived; probably none die of old age. Research conducted on eastern cottontails suggests that only about 25 percent of individuals survive for two years, with the average lifespan about 15 months.