Definitions for lepus californicus
le·p·us cal·i·for·ni·cus

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1. blacktail jackrabbit, Lepus californicusnoun

   the common jackrabbit of grasslands and open areas of western United States; has large black-tipped ears and black streak on the tail

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1. lepus californicus

   The black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus), also known as the American desert hare, is a common hare of the western United States and Mexico, where it is found at elevations from sea level up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m). Reaching a length around 2 ft (61 cm), and a weight from 3 to 6 lb (1.4 to 2.7 kg), the black-tailed jackrabbit is one of the largest North American hares. Black-tailed jackrabbits occupy mixed shrub-grassland terrains. Their breeding depends on the location; it typically peaks in spring, but may continue all year round in warm climates. Young are born fully furred with eyes open; they are well camouflaged and are mobile within minutes of birth, thus females do not protect or even stay with the young except during nursing. The average litter size is around four, but may be as low as two and as high as seven in warm regions. The black-tailed jackrabbit does not migrate or hibernate during winter and uses the same habitat of 0.4 to 1.2 mi2 (1–3 km2) year-round. Its diet is composed of various shrubs, small trees, grasses, and forbs. Shrubs generally comprise the bulk of fall and winter diets, while grasses and forbs are used in spring and early summer, but the pattern and plant species vary with climate. The black-tailed jackrabbit is an important prey species for raptors and carnivorous mammals, such as eagles, hawks, owls, coyotes, foxes, and wild cats. The hares host many ectoparasites including fleas, ticks, lice, and mites; for this reason, hunters often avoid collecting them.

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1. lepus californicus

   Lepus californicus, also known as the Black-tailed Jackrabbit, is a species of hare found in western North America. They are distinguished by their long legs, large ears, and a black stripe that runs down the center of their tail. They are typically found in desert shrubland and prairies, where they feed on a wide variety of vegetation. Being a type of hare, they are different from rabbits in that they are born fully furred and with eyes open, able to hop around shortly after birth.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lepus californicus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of lepus californicus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5