I caught Maya and a jackrabbit staring each other down through the front door this morning. I shot about a dozen photos, alternating focus between Maya and the jackrabbit. I finally settled on this one. I love that they are both looking right at each other and that their ears seem to mirror each other’s.
Carissa Snedeker Photography 
That’s a fantastic shot
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Thanks!
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I’ve yet to see a jackrabbit in person. I think they are here, but all I’ve seen are real rabbits (jackrabbits are hares).
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I see long ears, I think “rabbit.” What’s the difference between a rabbit and a hare?
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http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/Profiles/Mammals/Pages/Hares.aspx
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In other words, a jackrabbit is a hare. A cottontail is a rabbit.
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Info on Nevada jackrabbits: http://ndow.org/wild/animals/facts/rabbits_blacktailed_jack.shtm
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PS – I’ve corrected the spelling in my post to reflect actual name of critter (jackrabbit, not jack rabbit).
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I was wondering about that . . . I had changed my spelling to reflect what you wrote, so now you need to edit my comments to make them right as well. Thanks.
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Here is a video on jackrabbits and desert cottontails, both of which are giving all of us fits this summer as they eat everything (just about) in sight.
http://www.desertusa.com/video_pages/rabbit_movie.html
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That jackrabbit looks HUGE! By the look of her posture, Maya appears thoroughly enthralled. Great capture!
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Thanks. Jackrabbits are about the size of a good-sized cat. They are big!
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Fantastic. And so interesting to see the connection between the two. The rabitt is probably not afraid of the cat.
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Haha! Probably not, Bente!
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What a great shot.
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Thanks, Maralee!
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wow what a fantastic shot Carissa!
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Thank you, Joanna!
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funny caption 🙂
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Those ears!!! Awesome shot!
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Thanks! And thanks for stopping by.
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