. California mammals. Mammals. 188 CALIFORNIA MAMMALS. tail, extending- more or less on the rump, black, remainder of tail pale gray. Length about 510 mm. (20 inches) ; tail vertebr?e 90 () ; hind foot 117 (); ear from crown 155 (). Type locality, Colorado Desert. Desert Hares are more or less common in the Deserts ot southeastern California and northward along- the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada to the northeastern corner of this Desert Hare. One-fourth life size. They are found in the open plains, the edges of the deserts and on the slopes at the foot of the mountains
. California mammals. Mammals. 188 CALIFORNIA MAMMALS. tail, extending- more or less on the rump, black, remainder of tail pale gray. Length about 510 mm. (20 inches) ; tail vertebr?e 90 () ; hind foot 117 (); ear from crown 155 (). Type locality, Colorado Desert. Desert Hares are more or less common in the Deserts ot southeastern California and northward along- the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada to the northeastern corner of this Desert Hare. One-fourth life size. They are found in the open plains, the edges of the deserts and on the slopes at the foot of the mountains where small shrubs are scattered about, seldom in timbered places. Their food consists of nearly every kind of herbage obtainable, even cactuses being eaten, particularly in the drier parts of the year, when these are almost the only plants retaining- any moisture. These Hares sel- dom drink, but obtain sufficient moisture to supply their bodily needs from the green plants eaten. Their run is graceful and very. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Stephens, Frank. San Diego, Calif. : West Coast Pub. Co.
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