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Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

The Mountain Hare is a fluffy rabbit that lives in cold, snowy places. In winter, its fur turns white to blend in with the snow, and in summer, it turns brown to match the ground.

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The Mountain Hare has a compact body with short, rounded ears that are tipped in black all year. Its fur is typically brownish-grey in summer, but famously turns pure white in winter, making it perfectly blend with snow. This seasonal coat change makes it visually distinct.

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Mountain Hare
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Mountain Hare

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Seltenheit

Common

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Interessante Fakten

In some parts of the world, Mountain Hares keep their brown fur all year, even in winter!

Mountain Hares sometimes eat their own droppings to get extra nutrients!

They often dig shallow scrapes in the ground called 'forms' to rest and hide from danger!

Unlike rabbits, baby hares (leverets) are born with open eyes and can run within minutes!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Chameleon Coat

Mountain Hares have fur that changes colour seasonally, helping them magically blend into their snowy or rocky environment.

Fähigkeit

Snowshoe Paws

Mountain Hares have large, furry feet that spread out, helping them run on deep snow without sinking down too much.

Fähigkeit

Turbo Speed

Mountain Hares can sprint up to 60 km/h, which helps them quickly escape from predators across open terrain.

Fähigkeit

All-Weather Survival

Mountain Hares have thick fur that provides excellent insulation, keeping them warm in freezing temperatures.

Maße und Details

Länge
45-65 cm
Gewicht
2-5 kg
Lebenserwartung
3-8 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-5
Tragzeit
48-52 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These plant-eaters munch on tough grasses, heather, and twigs to survive chilly mountain weather.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grasses
  • Heather
  • Willow Bark
  • Birch Twigs
  • Berries

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

A major bird of prey in mountain habitats.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

A common predator in many hare habitats.

eaten by

Stoat

Mustela erminea

Preys on leverets and smaller hares.

eaten by

Wolf

Canis lupus

Hunts hares in areas where both live.

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If you see a Mountain Hare in the wild, watch quietly from a distance so you don't scare it.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Mountain Hare?

45-65 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Mountain Hare?

2-5 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Mountain Hare?

3-8 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Mountain Hare?

60 km/h

Was frisst Mountain Hare?

These plant-eaters munch on tough grasses, heather, and twigs to survive chilly mountain weather.

Wo findet man Mountain Hare normalerweise?

Mountain regions

Wie jagt Mountain Hare?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Mountain Hare?

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