Jackrabbits do not actually kill cows. The idea that jackrabbits kill cows is a misconception or misinformation. Jackrabbits are herbivores that primarily feed on shrubs, grasses, and other plants, not meat or livestock
. They are classified as "predatory animals" in some states like Wyoming, but this classification refers to their potential to become agricultural pests by damaging crops, not that they prey on livestock
. There are some viral or exaggerated claims on social media suggesting jackrabbits consume calves or cows or eat meat, but these are not supported by biological facts. Jackrabbits weigh only a few pounds and are not carnivorous; they do not have the physical capability or behavior to attack or kill large animals like cows
. In summary, jackrabbits do not kill cows. They are herbivorous animals that may impact crops but pose no direct threat to cattle or calves.
