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Lepus californicus
I found this jackrabbit laying on the side of a dirt road in the middle of the desert, I stopped to see what was going on since he did not move when I drove passed him. Apparently this poor guy was suffering from what looked like a broken leg. Just after I approached, he bolted off into the desert using his good leg. It's always hard to see these things happen in nature...
Chihuahuan desert grassland.
Spotted on Oct 27, 2015
Submitted on Oct 31, 2015
1 Comment
It is always interesting to read the stories behind the shots; this one is sad. Hoping it survives long enough for the leg to heal.