University of Montana: Research - Genetics May Help Jackrabbits Survive Climate Change Color Mismatch
March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023
MISSOULA, Montana, March 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
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-co . . .
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-co . . .