White-tailed Jackrabbit
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White-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
The White-tailed Jackrabbit has long ears and powerful legs, perfect for hopping fast! They have a fluffy white tail that stands out when they run away from danger.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The White-tailed Jackrabbit has sandy brown to yellowish-brown fur with a contrasting white belly. Its most distinctive features are its very long, black-tipped ears and a short, fluffy white tail that is visible when it runs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderLagomorphaFamilyLeporidaeGenusLepus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Instead of burrows, they hide in shallow, scratched-out dips called "forms."
Jackrabbits got their name because their long ears looked like a donkey's ears!
These aren't true rabbits! They're hares, born with fur and open eyes.
To warn others of danger, they thump their powerful hind feet on the ground.
Special abilities
Ability
Lightning Leaper
White-tailed Jackrabbit can sprint up to 55 km/h and zig-zag sharply to escape predators.
Ability
Seasonal Blending
White-tailed Jackrabbit has fur that turns white in winter, helping it disappear in snowy landscapes.
Ability
Supersonic Ears
White-tailed Jackrabbit has huge swiveling ears that pinpoint faint sounds of approaching danger.
Ability
Bounding Escape
White-tailed Jackrabbit can make long, powerful leaps using its strong hind legs to flee quickly.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 56-76 cm
- Weight
- 2.5-4.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-8 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-11
- Gestation
- 35-40 days
Diet & Feeding
These plant-eaters munch on grasses, herbs, and woody plants in their open habitats.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- forbs
- sagebrush
- twigs
- bark
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
This predator hunts jackrabbits for food across the plains.
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Soars above, snatching jackrabbits from open habitats.
eats
Big Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
Jackrabbits browse its leaves and twigs, especially in winter.
eats
Blue Grama
Bouteloua gracilis
This common grass is a key food source for them.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a rabbit, watch quietly from a distance and don't try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is White-tailed Jackrabbit?
56-76 cm
How much does White-tailed Jackrabbit weigh?
2.5-4.3 kg
How long does White-tailed Jackrabbit live?
5-8 years
How fast can White-tailed Jackrabbit move?
55 km/h
What does White-tailed Jackrabbit eat?
These plant-eaters munch on grasses, herbs, and woody plants in their open habitats.
Where is White-tailed Jackrabbit usually found?
Grasslands
How does White-tailed Jackrabbit hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does White-tailed Jackrabbit usually have?
1-11
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