What is a jackrabbit's scientific name?
The word "jackrabbit" is commonly used to describe certain hares, and each species has its own scientific name. Here are some examples of hares commonly given the name "jackrabbit," and their scientific names:Antelope jackrabbit, Lepus alleniBlack-tailed jackrabbit, Lepus californicusWhite-sided jackrabbit, Lepus callotisTehuantepec jackrabbit, Lepus flavigularisBlack jackrabbit, Lepus insularisWhite-tailed jackrabbit, Lepus townsendii