Animal facts- Jackrabbit

In this post I will be discussing the Jackrabbit. 

  They live in parts of Mexico and western United states. They are mammals and are herbivores. They can live up to 5 years in the wild. They can weigh 3-9 lbs. Their long ears help them alert danger. They are hares not rabbits. Hares are larger than rabbits. There are five species of them. They are capable to run up to 40 miles per hour. Their long hind legs help them jump for ten ft. black tales Jackrabbits are common. They live in shrubs, deserts and open places. White tailed Jackrabbits are very common and eat consume up to one lb per day.

This is a picture of the Jackrabbit. This picture is from animals.nationalgeographic.com