Antelope Jackrabbit (Lepus alleni)

Antelope Jackrabbit, a reference photo — Photo: Francisco Farriols Sarabia · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni), also known as Allen's hare, is a species of North American hare in the family Leporidae found in southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. Considered the "handsomest" of the hares, it occupies dry desert areas and was one of the last of the North American mammals to be formally described.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Antelope Jackrabbit being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lepus callotis
Lepus saxatilis
Lepus microtis
Lepus capensis
Lepus californicus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
Genus: Lepus
Species: Lepus alleni

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