Jackrabbit - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and ... - Animals …
WEBUnlike their rabbit cousins, jackrabbits are not very social creatures. While rabbits live together in burrows, jackrabbits and hares are usually solitary. Activity levels depend on the species and the climate. In extremely hot regions, these animals are most active at night.
Black-tailed jackrabbit - Wikipedia
WEBThe black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus), also known as the American desert hare, is a common hare of the western United States and Mexico, where it is found at elevations from sea level up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m).
White-tailed jackrabbit - Wikipedia
WEBThe white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii), also known as the prairie hare and the white jack, is a species of hare found in western North America. Like all hares and rabbits, it is a member of the family Leporidae of order Lagomorpha. It is a solitary individual except where several males court a female in the breeding season.
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit - National Geographic Kids
WEBAnimals. Mammals. Black-Tailed Jackrabbit. These speedy animals are capable of reaching 40 miles an hour. Common Name: Black-Tailed Jackrabbit. Scientific Name: Lepus californicus. Type: Mammals....
A Field Guide to Jackrabbits - Cool Green Science
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Meet the Jackrabbits. First things first: Jackrabbits are not rabbits. They’re hares. Both rabbits and hares are members of the mammalian order Lagomorpha (as are pikas). Jackrabbit ranges overlap with that of a number of rabbit species in North America, but they’re pretty easy to tell apart just based on size alone.
Jackrabbit - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · What kind of animal is a jackrabbit? Though the word rabbit is in its name, this animal is a hare. Where are jackrabbits found? These animals live in the western and southern parts of the United States and down into Mexico. They can live in a desert, rocky environment, or open plains habitat.
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit - National Geographic
WEBSee how this speedy hare got its name. Find out how their booming birthrates and big appetites can leave a large environmental footprint.
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
WEBThe Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is a common hare of the western United States and Mexico. It is one of the largest North American hares. The Black-tailed jackrabbit does not migrate or hibernate during winter and uses the same habitat year-round.
Jackrabbit | mammal | Britannica
WEBjackrabbit, any of several North American species of hare (genus Lepus). This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Science Mammals Rodents, Rabbits, Insectivores & Shrews. snowshoe hare. mammal. Also known as: Lepus americanus, snowshoe rabbit, varying hare. Written and fact-checked by.
Black-tailed Jackrabbit - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 22, 2020 · It’s the black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)! Found throughout the southwestern US and into parts of Mexico, this small, gray-brown mammal is named for the black stripe along the top of its tail. You can also identify black-tailed jackrabbits by their large, long, black-tipped ears.