Of or toward the end or more advanced part, as of a period or stage: the late 19th century; a later symptom of the disease. 3. a. Having begun or occurred just previous to the present time; recent: a late development. b. Contemporary; up-to-date: the latest fashion.
The cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is a semiaquatic snake of the genus Agkistrodon. These venomous reptiles also often are known by the name water moccasin.. Cottonmouths are large, hefty snakes that usually are deep brown or black in coloration.hey are prevalent especially in the southeastern region of the nation. The geographic scope of these reptiles includes Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas and Mississippi.
The eastern cottontail can be found in meadows and shrubby areas in the eastern and south-central United States, southern Canada, eastern Mexico, Central America and northernmost South America.It is abundant in Midwest North America, and has been found in New Mexico and Arizona.he Eastern Cottontail has to contend with many predators, both natural and introduced. Due to their often large populations in Eastern North America, they form a major component of several predators' diets.