Black-tailed Jackrabbit

The Black-tailed Jackrabbit is superbly adapted to life in open places. relying on its speed to escape from coyotes and other predators, it can leap across distances of up to 20 feet and cover the ground at 30 to 35 miles an hour. during the day it rests in slight depressions, called forms, beneath shrubs, beside rocks, or in long grass. it's long ears act as antennas and air conditioners, picking up sound and dissipating body heat. the white-tailed jackrabbit is similar in appearance but turns white in winter. the antelope jackrabbit, is found mainly in Mexico and has larger ears. all jackrabbits are technically hares, not rabbits.
Category:Rodents
Category:Rabbits
Category:Mammals
Category:Washington Animals
Category:California Animals
Category:Wildlife