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Lepus californicus deserticola
One of the largest hares in North America reaching about 2 ft in length. Their long ears can reach 5.1 inches in length and have black tips. The fur is light brown with a light amount of black to help it blend into the desert scrub. Black tail, brown eyes, and long powerful rear legs characteristic of hares.
Spotted at Joshua Tree National Park. Desert Scrub habitats (see pic 4).
Spotted on Nov 17, 2021
Submitted on Dec 3, 2021
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