The antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni) is a species of North American hare found in southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico that occupies dry desert areas.

Fossil evidence places the genus Lepus in North America approximately 2.5 million years ago.

This species does not inhabit areas further east than the sky islands in Arizona and the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.

It can be found in grassy hills or plains, preferring habitats with large, desert shrubs above long grass.

[5] A 2014 study focusing on ecology indicated that the ideal habitat for an antelope jackrabbit includes grassy ground cover and a mesquite overstory.

The antelope jackrabbit has a white belly, light grey sides, a back peppered with black, and orange coloration on the neck and chest.

Since antelope jackrabbits attract predators that are also a threat to livestock, they are hunted by humans to reduce potential problems.

Grazing livestock reduce the abundance of grasses and herbaceous plants in areas where antelope jackrabbits reside.