Antelope Jackrabbit vs Eastern Cottontail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Antelope Jackrabbit
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
Eastern Cottontail
0.2 m
| Antelope Jackrabbit | Eastern Cottontail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2–3 kg | 0.8–1.8 kg |
| Length | 48–58 cm | 38–52 cm |
| Height | – | 15–20 cm |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–5 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 42 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 1–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Desert, Savanna | Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, Forest, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |