The white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii), also known as the prairie hare and the white jack, is a species of hare found in western North America. Like all hares and rabbits, it is a member of the family Leporidae of order Lagomorpha.

The white-tailed jackrabbit, or "jack," is the largest member of the rabbit and hare family, weighing from six to ten pounds. The long-legged jackrabbit is best recognized by its unusual style of running. When surprised, it will usually bound off with a gait resembling that of a kangaroo.

Jul 13, 2017 · The white-tailed Jackrabbit is a Great Basin species that dispersed onto the northern Great Plains and then southward as far as southern Kansas. When European settlers first arrived in western Kansas, the white-tailed jackrabbit was the more abundant of the two jackrabbit species.

The White-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) is a large hare found in western North America. Whitetails are often seen in urban and suburban parks in Western Canada.

The white-tailed jackrabbit is found in western North America, primarily in areas with open grasslands, shrublands, and prairies. Its name comes from the white underside of its tail, which is visible when it is running away.

Jackrabbits are relatively large, but their size varies from species to species. The largest species of jackrabbit is the white-tailed jackrabbit. This species can weigh nearly 10 pounds, and measure over 2 feet long. Their color and shape vary by species, but …

White-tailed jackrab­bits pre­fer open grass­lands but thrive in pas­tures and fields. This species can also be found in forested areas up to high alpine tun­dra, from 40 to 4300 me­ters el­e­va­tion.

Oct 22, 2020 · The coat of white-tailed jackrabbits turns white during winter in Yellowstone and other areas with snow. Considered an agricultural or garden pest in many parts of the country, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) found a niche in Yellowstone.

Dec 10, 2019 · The white-tailed jackrabbit is one of the largest hares, only smaller than the Arctic and Alaskan hares in North America. Adult size depends on habitat and season, but averages between 22 to 26 inches in length, including a 2.6 to 4.0-inch tail, and 5.5 to 9.5 pounds of weight.

The white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii), also known as the prairie hare and the white jack, is a species of hare found in western North America. Like all hares and rabbits, it is a member of the family Leporidae of order Lagomorpha.