Newly born embryos crawl into their mother's abdominal pouch to continue development. Most have sensitive pointed snouts. Utilize tunnels, either underground or through dead grass and leaves. Commonly seen at ICNA at dusk during warmer months. Most are nocturnal and herbivorous.
True hibernation entails a state of deep sleep with greatly reduced metabolism.
Hibernators may become active during warm spells. Cottontail has small home range, usually an acre or two. Deer are commonly seen at ICNA in fields near the barn. Adapted for hunting and killing prey. Strong teeth and claws.