BLACK-TAILED
JACKRABBIT
Black-tailed jackrabbits
live in grasslands
and deserts. Lots of
animals want to eat the
jackrabbit. Here are a
few things that help
it stay safe.
A jackrabbit
has eyes on the
sides of its head
so it can see all
around—even
behind itself.
Black-tailed
jackrabbits leap
in a zigzag style
to get away from
hungry animals.
Giant
ears help the
jackrabbit hear
hungry animals
getting close.
Anatomy
20 January / February 2018