Rabbits frequently use woodchuck, skunk or badger burrows during winter months and sunbathe in any nearby sunny spots. Signs of rabbit presence in the winter include shrubs or seedlings cleanly nipped off at the snowline to about 24 inches above the snowline, piles of their round, dark colored droppings, and of course, their tracks. This practice of nipping off seedlings is one reason gardeners consider them a pest. Rabbits make soft grunts when taking care of their young. If attacked by a predator, they make a scream that has been compared to the cry of a human baby.
Rabbits are very cautious animals.
Their large eyes provide vision over a wide area its large ears pick up even faint sounds. If a strange sound is heard, the rabbit instantly stops all movement to avoid being noticed. If that fails, the rabbit runs fast, using its powerful hind legs to escape. They rapidly hop away in a zig-zag fashion which makes them harder to catch. A rabbit that cannot escape may fight, using its hind feet to make quick blows and deep scratches on the attacker.