The antelope jackrabbit is nocturnal and feeds mainly in the evening and early morning. They do not dig or occupy burrows, but rather depend on their strong running skills when in danger. The antelope jackrabbit is unusual in that it can flash signals like the antelope, by shifting the white hairs on its rump. These signals are flashed when the antelope jackrabbit is running away from predators. The antelope jackrabbit's preferred habitat is grassy slopes at moderate elevation and the cactus belt, creosote bush desert and valley bottoms.
Densities are highest on mesa type vegetation.
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