White-tailed Jackrabbit,
Lepus townsendii
Order Lagomorpha, Family Leporidae
Range in Washington:
East of Cascades.
Habitat:
Sagebrush.
Diet:
Herbivore.
Identification:
Large size, long ears, white tail. Total length: 56-66 cm; tail: 6-11 mm; mass: 2.5-4 kg.
Conservation Status:
State Candidate.
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Lepus townsendii
Species of Concern in Washington state