White-Tailed Jackrabbit: The Greatest Land Jumper
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White-tailed jackrabbits are known as the greatest land jumpers because they can leap vertically over 20 feet
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Native to western North America, they can also run up to 45 miles per hour for short bursts
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They can jump higher than three average-sized men standing on top of each other
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They use their powerful hind legs to propel themselves into the air
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Also known as the prairie hare and the white jack, they use a zigzag running style to evade predators
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They have long ears, and have the ability to change colour seasonally, turning white in the winter
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The jackrabbit's tail is white but occasionally has a dark streak dorsally
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It is one of the largest rabbits with an average length of up to 26 inches
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