Antelope Jackrabbit

- The Antelope Jackrabbit (Lepus Alleni) is a North American hare that lives in the arid grasslands and shrublands of northern Mexico and Arizona, often recognized by their large ears (up to 7 inches high)
- They are the largest rabbit in the western hemisphere
- Antelope Jackrabbits are named for their fast speed, which can reach over 40 miles/hour
- Solitary animals that are secretive and screen themselves from predators
- Antelope Jackrabbits are herbivores that eat leaves, grass, and sometimes cacti ... they prefer greener areas with more vegetation to the dry desert
 Antelope Jackrabbits have a white belly, light grey sides, a back peppered with black, and orange coloration on the neck and chest
- Their body length is about 22 inches long and their tail can be 2 to 3 inches long
- Antelope Jackrabbits are so well-adapted to water shortage that they never need to drink ... they simply eat water-storing plants like cacti