Unlike rabbits, their young are born open-eyed and hopping (5)

I believe the answer is:

hares

(Other definitions for hares that I've seen before include "Long-eared animals" , "Fast-running animals" , "Fleet-footed animals" , "Rabbit-like creatures" , "Shares out the swift little animals" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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