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Map illustrating the approximate distribution of Varying Hares (Lepus americanus and races) 

 in eastern United States and Canada. 



Lepus americanus Erxleben. (Syst. Regni Anim., I, 1777, p. ii*^-) Type lo- 

 cality — Probably in the vicinity of Fort Severn, Keewatin, Canada. In 

 summer, upper parts grayish brown; less ochraceous than virginianus. In 

 winter, white. Total length, about 18.50 inches. 



Lepus a. strtithopus Bangs. (Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., XII, 1898, p. 81.) Type 

 locality — Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Size about the same as americanus, 

 but browner in summer and ears longer. 



Lepus a. virginianus (Harlan). (Fauna x^mer., 1825, p. 196.) Type locaHty — Blue 

 Mountains, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Largest and most richly colored 

 of the americanus group; average length, 20 inches or more. 



Lepus a. phaonotus Allen. Type locality — Hallock, Kittson Co., Minnesota. 

 Paler and more buffy brown in summer than americanus, but often showing a 

 slight tinge of rusty; size about the same. Description and measurements as 

 previously given. 



Lepus campestris Bachman, Jack Rabbit, or Jackass Rabbit, as 

 it is popularly known, although not as yet recorded from Illinois or Wis- 

 consin, has been taken in the eastern border of Iowa at Muscatine, 

 and in extreme southeastern Minnesota near Laneboro. It may be 

 recognized by its large size; its very long black-tipped ears; and its 

 long, entirely white tail, which has a length of 3.50 or more inches, and 



