Genetics May Help Jackrabbits Survive Climate Change Color Mismatch
White-tailed jackrabbits can change their color with the seasons, growing snowy white fur in the winter and brown fur during the summer. But shorter winters brought on by rapid climate change can create color mismatch, making jackrabbits stand out like lightbulbs for predators on snowless landscapes.
Populations of jackrabbits can display brown, white, or intermediate-colored coats during the
