Marsh rabbit Marsh rabbit The marsh rabbit ("Sylvilagus palustris") is a small cottontail rabbit found in marshes and swamps of coastal regions of the Eastern and Southern United States. It is a strong swimmer and found only near regions of water. It is similar in appearance to the eastern cottontail ("Sylvilagus floridanus") but is characterized by smaller ears, legs, and tail. The scientific name "Sylvilagus palustris" derives from a combination of the Latin words "silva" ("forest") and "lagos" ("hare"), plus "palustris" ("of the marsh"). The marsh rabbit has commonly been associated with the group of swamp rabbits; however, this name is not
His Hare-Raising Tale if every word I've said isn't true, I hope I'm run over by a streetcar", and suddenly a streetcar appears in the room and runs over Bugs. He then looks at his alarmed nephew and says: "I suppose you don't believe I was run over by a streetcar!" His Hare-Raising Tale His Hare-Raising Tale is a 1951 Warner Bros. "Looney Tunes" (reissued as a Blue Ribbon "Merrie Melodies") short, directed by Friz Freleng and written by Warren Foster. This cartoon consists primarily of clips from five previous cartoons: "Baseball Bugs" (1946); "Stage Door Cartoon" (1944); "Rabbit Punch" (1948); "Falling Hare"