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Brown Hare
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Brown Hare
Lepus europaeus
The Brown Hare is a fast and agile animal with long ears and strong legs. They love to hop around fields and meadows, especially at dusk and dawn.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Brown Hare has a lean body, long powerful legs, and very long ears tipped with black. Its fur is a mix of brown and grey, appearing lighter on its belly. It looks different from a rabbit due to its larger size and characteristic black ear tips.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderLagomorphaFamilyLeporidaeGenusLepus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Brown Hare babies, called leverets, are left hidden alone in shallow dips to avoid attracting predators!
Hares can digest tough plant material like bark thanks to special microbes in their gut!
Hares often box each other during 'Mad March', but it's usually a female fending off an unwanted male!
Their eyes are positioned on the sides of their head, giving them an almost 360-degree view of their surroundings!
Special abilities
Ability
Speed Demon
Brown Hares can run incredibly fast because of their strong hind legs, helping them escape predators quickly.
Ability
Leaping Master
Brown Hares can leap far and high, which helps them clear obstacles or confuse a chasing predator.
Ability
Acute Hearing
Brown Hares have long, swivelling ears that help them pinpoint the exact location of distant sounds like predators.
Ability
Born Ready
Brown Hares are born with fur and open eyes that help them run and hide from danger almost immediately.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 48-75 cm
- Weight
- 2.5-6.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 4-7 years
- Top Speed
- 72 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-5
- Gestation
- 41-42 days
Diet & Feeding
Brown Hares munch on plants like grass, herbs, and crops to get their energy.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- herbs
- clover
- cereal crops
- bark
- root vegetables
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a hare, watch quietly from a distance and don't try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Brown Hare?
48-75 cm
How much does Brown Hare weigh?
2.5-6.5 kg
How long does Brown Hare live?
4-7 years
How fast can Brown Hare move?
72 km/h
What does Brown Hare eat?
Brown Hares munch on plants like grass, herbs, and crops to get their energy.
Where is Brown Hare usually found?
Grasslands
How does Brown Hare hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Brown Hare usually have?
1-5
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