JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rabbit mating season is upon us and that means you could have babies in your yard. A rabbit’s nest can be hard to find — unless you know what you’re looking for.

A patch of dead grass could actually be a sign of new life—as in a rabbit’s nest! Know the signs to look for, and what to do if you find a nest of newborns.

The nesting period can be a dangerous one, according to a Facebook post by the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Jarvis, Ontario. "Every year I hand raise about 400 or so baby cottontails," reads an ...

You and your children can peek at the baby rabbits, but don't touch them. If anyone picks up a bunny, return it to the nest. A little human scent will not prevent the mother from caring for her young.

What to do if you find a nest of baby rabbits via Mountain WILD! Updated: Mar. 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m. | Published: Mar. 25, 2014, 5:30 p.m.

A rabbit’s nest was tucked at the base of the tree. I had an idea of what one looked like because we’ve shared the yard with new rabbit families before.

That said, a patch of dead grass is often a sign that there are rabbits nesting in the yard. When the mother rabbit digs the shallow nest, it kills the grass, leaving you a hint of what’s hiding ...