Rabbits and Hares on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

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Mammals On The Refuge

Listed are the various mammals found on the refuge.

A COMPLETE LIST of Refuge Mammals.

Bats Birds Bison Eagles Fish Invertebrates Mammals Reptiles/Amphibians

RABBITS AND HARES

Photo Black Tail Jackriabbit Rabbits (Lagomorpha) are swift, burrowing mammals characterized by soft fur, long ears and a stubby tail. They are smaller that hares and are born blind, naked and helpless. Jackrabbits or hares are larger and are born with their eyes wide open, some fur already and can move around within a few days of birth.

There are two rabbits and one hare on the Rufuge:

Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii)
Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)

Last Updated: 3/24/09

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