[[Black-tailed
Jackrabbit]] |
| Scientific Name: Lepus californicus |
| Size: Up to 60 cm |
| Weight: 6 to 8 lbs. |
| Habitat: Brushlands, prairies and meadows |
| Diet: Herbivorous They feed on clover, alfalfa, and other greens. |
| Physical Appearance:
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| Behavior: The jackrabbit is inactive during the day. It will stay hidden in a clump of grass or weeds. In order to hide its long and otherwise easily seen, ears; they lay them flat against their back. During night is when they are most productive. When frightened or intimidated, they run away from predators. They are notorious for the high speeds they are capable of achieving. |
| Reproduction: When giving birth, jackrabbits do not build nests like cottontailed rabbits. This is a characteristic of the hare family, where they find a place comfortable to give birth. The babies are born fully furred and their eyes are open. Litters average from 2 to 4 young, but they can give birth to up to 8. Breeding continues year-round. |