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Black-Tailed Jackrabbit

Black-Tailed Jackrabbit

A stuffed black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) posed in a fleeing position. The jackrabbit relies on its large hind feet and legs to hop away from predators, sometimes reaching speeds of 56 kph (35 mph).
Galleries: Rabbits, Running, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Keywords: californicus, district of columbia, jackrabbit, leap, lepus, mammal, museum of natural history, national museum of natural history, natural history, rabbit, rodent, run, smithsonian, washington dc
Photo Location: National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC
Photographer: Chad Cullen
Date of Photo: 06/27/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Time: 1/30
F Number: 5/1
Original Dimensions: 3556×2876
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'27.64"N 77°1'33.45"W
Picture Number: 8102