Black Tailed JackrabbitAlthough it is called a rabbit, the black-tailed jackrabbit is really a hare. Hares are different from rabbits because their babies, called leverets, are born with all their fur, and their eyes open. Jackrabbits live in the extreme environments of the desert and chaparral, where temperatures are hot during the day and cold at night, and there isn't a lot of rain. Jackrabbits have huge ears. They settle commonly in open areas where they can see predators coming. Male jackrabbits can weigh from 9-11 pounds, and females 11-13 pounds. Jackrabbits aren't picky eaters and can eat tough grasses, leaves, and sometimes twigs. The jackrabbit is common in the western United States and northern Mexico, and in many places is considered a pest. People put up fences and poison to try to control them.
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