European Hare
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European Hare
Lepus (Eulagos) europaeus
The European Hare is a lively animal that loves to hop around in fields and meadows. With long ears and powerful legs, it can run fast to escape from danger.
Appearance
The European Hare is a large hare, recognized by its long, black-tipped ears and powerful hind legs. Its coat is typically golden-brown to grey-brown, with a paler belly. Unlike rabbits, it has longer limbs and a more slender, athletic build.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderLagomorphaFamilyLeporidaeGenusLepus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby hares are called "leverets" and are born with fur and open eyes!
Hares can "box" with their front paws during mating season to show dominance!
Hares have a secret superpower: they can run almost as fast as a cheetah!
Hares never live in burrows; they rest in shallow depressions called "forms"!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Ears
European Hare has long, rotatable ears that help them detect faint sounds of predators from far away.
Ability
Zig-zag Escape
European Hare can run in unpredictable zig-zag patterns that help them confuse and escape from chasing predators.
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
Hares munch on a variety of plants, from grasses to crops, to get the energy they need!
Primary Foods
- grasses
- clover
- wheat
- carrots
- bark
- roots
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
A primary predator, especially targeting young hares.
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Large raptor that hunts hares from the skies.
eats
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
A common grass that forms a significant part of its diet.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
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.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Common Hare
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
European Hares are wild animals. It's best to watch them from a distance and not try to touch or chase them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is European Hare?
48-75 cm
How much does European Hare weigh?
2.5-6.5 kg
How long does European Hare live?
4-7 years
How fast can European Hare move?
72 km/h
What does European Hare eat?
Hares munch on a variety of plants, from grasses to crops, to get the energy they need!
How does European Hare hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does European Hare usually have?
1-5
How long is European Hare's gestation?
41-42 days
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