They are fast-moving mammals that leap. Jack Rabbits live in a variety of environments, including deserts , forests, grasslands , and prairies. Jack Rabbits were given their name because their ears resemble those of jackasses.
Most hares live for about a year in the wild.
These solitary animals are hunted by dogs , foxes , raccoons , weasels , bobcats , lynxes , hawks , eagles , and people. Hares have a fast reproductive rate. They have very long, powerful hind legs and big hind feet which they use to leap and to dig burrows. They eat grasses, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs. Without our visitors' support, Enchanted Learning would soon be off-line.