Black-tailed jackrabbit
A species of Hares and jackrabbits, Also known as San diego black-tailed jackrabbit Scientific name : Lepus californicus Genus : Hares and jackrabbits
Black-tailed jackrabbit, A species of Hares and jackrabbits
Also known as:
San diego black-tailed jackrabbit
Scientific name: Lepus californicus
Genus: Hares and jackrabbits
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Description
Like other jackrabbits, the black-tailed jackrabbit has distinctive long ears, and the long powerful rear legs characteristic of hares. Reaching a length about 2 ft (61 cm), and a weight from 3 to 6 lb (1.4 to 2.7 kg), the black-tailed jackrabbit is the third-largest North American hare, after the antelope jackrabbit and the white-tailed jackrabbit. The black-tailed jackrabbit's dorsal fur is agouti (dark buff peppered with black), and its undersides and the insides of its legs are creamy white. The ears are black-tipped on the outer surfaces, and unpigmented inside. The ventral surface of the tail is grey to white, and the black dorsal surface of the tail continues up the spine for a few inches to form a short, black stripe. The females are larger than males, with no other significant differences. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Black-tailed jackrabbit, commonly known as the black-tailed jackrabbit, primarily consumes a herbivorous diet, favoring green vegetation including grasses, forbs, and small shrubs. In winter, it can resort to bark, twigs, and buds.
Appearance
Black-tailed jackrabbit is a medium-sized mammal with a robust body covered by coarse fur. Dominant hues of brown or grey, peppered with black, adorn its body while the underside is stark white. Long, agile legs give it exceptional speed, and the elongated ears possess black tips. Distinctive black patches are visible on the flanks. No significant physical differences exist between males, females, or various ages within the species.
Behavior
Black-tailed jackrabbit is largely nocturnal, employing a 'freeze' strategy to evade predators which complements its cryptic desert coloring. This species is solitary, maintaining substantial home ranges (up to 50 acres). Although territorial, it doesn't actively mark or defend its territory, yet remains alert to intrusions. It primarily feeds on green vegetation, moving in a zig-zag pattern while foraging.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Pikas Family
Rabbits and hares Genus
Hares and jackrabbits Species
Black-tailed jackrabbit 
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