Bugs

The Black-Tailed Jackrabbit has the longest ears of the hares and is not commonly found in the Sierra foothills according to distribution maps. The ears of the Black-Tailed Jackrabbit may account for 19 percent of the animal's body surface. During the day, the jackrabbits lay quietly under brush, until a predator approaches. They can leap six feet high and 20 feet long. Lepus californicus

Categories: [Valley Oak Woodland] [mammals & fish]

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this is an amazing photo. just look at those ears! Is this a jack rabbit? Didn't know they were there. Wow
Timotha @ 09-16-2012
Stunning photograph of this fascinating animal! Eyes and ears of the jack rabbit are very captivating.
Arnd @ 09-16-2012
They are actually hares. Rabbits burrow and hop. Hares nest and run like hell.
ted @ 09-16-2012
Ted, you are correct...jackrabbits are hares and they do not burrow or make dens. Timotha, you are correct too, we rarely see jackrabbits in the foothills. It was a rare treat.
Jane @ 09-17-2012
Great catch. Love the nose.
Mindy | iPhone Photo Fun @ 09-18-2012
Love that look in his eye. This is how prey species see the world.
Sourdogh Mike @ 09-27-2012
being in the food chain isnt much fun for most species ,I.E kittykats
Don @ 10-04-2012

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