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Which jackrabbit turns white in the winter?

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The white-tailed jackrabbit ( Lepus townsendi ) is the most northerly species and ranges from plains to high mountains. It has an entirely white tail, and its coat turns white or light gray in winter. It averages 20 in. (51 cm) in length, with ears 5 to 6 in. (12.7-15.3 cm) long. It is closely related to the varying hare and the arctic hare.

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