Are South Dakota Jackrabbits Really Rabbits?
One of the signature animals in the state of South Dakota is the jackrabbit. You can occasionally see them on the east river side of the state. However, you are more likely to find jackrabbits in the Badlands or any town located on the west river side. But then again, there are a bunch of jackrabbits in Brookings (Haha, just kidding of course).
Since jackrabbits are certainly a staple for the state, I started thinking about the animal itself. Like why are they called jackrabbits? Further into this thought, I wondered if jackrabbits are even rabbits?