New England Cottontail (IMAGE) University of New Hampshire Caption The cottontail is endangered in Maine and New Hampshire, and is of conservation concern in the six Northeastern states where it still exists. Credit USFWS photo by Kelly Boland Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.