- Despite the name, it is a hare, not a rabbit, meaning its young (leverets) are born fully furred with their eyes open and can hop within hours
- These hares can reach speeds of up to 40 mph and leap over 10–20 feet in a single bound to evade predators
- Their iconic ears are not just for hearing; they are filled with blood vessels that help dissipate body heat, keeping the animal cool in hot desert environments
- With eyes positioned on the sides of their heads, they have a nearly 360-degree field of vision to spot threats like coyotes, hawks, and bobcats
They are primarily nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk). During the day, they rest in shallow depressions called "forms" under shrubs to stay hidden and cool
- They are common in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson, the San Pedro River valley, and the grasslands near Sonoita