0Influential RabbitsAs the Easter bunny hops into town, The Daily Beast celebrates America's most beloved floppy-eared icons. From Peter Cottontail to Roger Rabbit to the Energizer Bunny, read the stories behind our famous hares.Updated Jul. 13, 2017 3:01PM EDT / Published Apr. 22, 2011 11:29AM EDT Everett Collection, Br'er RabbitEverett Collection Peter CottontailEverett Collection Peter Rabbit Bugs BunnyEverett Collection Babs Bunny The Velveteen Rabbit The White RabbitEverett Collection Roger Rabbit Everett Collection Thumper Everett Collection Duracell Bunny Getty Images Energizer Bunny AP Photo
Br'er RabbitEverett Collection Peter CottontailEverett Collection Peter Rabbit Bugs BunnyEverett Collection Babs Bunny The Velveteen Rabbit The White RabbitEverett Collection Roger Rabbit Everett Collection Thumper Everett Collection Duracell Bunny Getty Images Energizer Bunny AP Photo