The Antelope Jackrabbit is among the largest jackrabbits in North America, with enormous ears that may span nine inches, acting as radiators to dissipate desert heat. As it runs, it exposes bright white flanks as a signal to other jackrabbits—a visual alarm system. It is restricted to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.
Best time to see a Antelope Jackrabbit
The best time to see a Antelope Jackrabbit is April–August, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 305 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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