00:00If you've ever tried to keep wild rabbits out of your garden, you might be wondering
00:03just how high can an eastern cottontail actually jump. The answer might surprise you. Thanks to
00:09their powerful, elongated hind legs, an adult eastern cottontail can leap up to 3 to 4 feet
00:15high. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and turn on the notification bell so you don't
00:20miss any new updates. About 1 to 1.2 meters in a single vertical bound. When it comes to
00:27horizontal distance, they are even more impressive, launching themselves up to 10 feet forward,
00:32around 3 meters, to escape predators like hawks, foxes, or coyotes. So, what does this mean for
00:39your backyard or garden protection? If you're building a fence to protect your plants, a standard
00:442-foot border won't cut it. Aim for a mesh fence at least 3 to 4 feet high, and bury
00:50the bottom a few
00:50inches underground to stop them from digging underneath. Nature built these little creatures
00:55for explosive speed and vertical agility.
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