I had planted the outdoor tortoise habitat with new seeds in hopes to get some strong plants going before hibernation would be over with. I was watering one evening, when the ground started screaming (like a new kitten). I was shocked! I wasn't sure where it was coming from, I know my tortoises and turtles do not make that sound. I called hubby out and we began to investigate. Sure enough, a wild cottontail had her babies in the habitat and had covered the hole (I assume to keep her babies safe). Weeks went by and the babies never left. Our Desert Tortoise woke from hibernation to find new roomies in the pen. He was very curious and checked them out. Pretty crazy to watch. Finally, the baby bunnies moved out of the pen once they were weaned and strong enough to get over the fencing. Sooooo, we lived the true story of the Tortoise and the Hare.