Brown hare - The Wildlife Trusts
The brown hare is golden-brown, with a pale belly and a white tail. It is larger than the rabbit, with longer legs and longer ears with distinctive black tips.
European hare - Wikipedia
The European hare (Lepus europaeus), also known as the brown hare, is a species of hare native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is among the largest hare species and is adapted to temperate, open country. Hares are herbivorous and feed mainly on grasses and herbs, supplementing these with twigs, buds, bark and field crops, particularly in winter.
Brown Hare - Facts, Origins, Pictures, Diet - Fantastic Wildlife
Jul 29, 2024 · The Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) has remarkable adaptations and behaviors that make it an intriguing subject for study. Hares, in general, are known for their incredible speed. The Brown Hare has long ears and powerful hind legs. The ears of this mammal are not only long but are also equipped with a keen sense of hearing.
Brown hare - Wild About Gardens
The brown hare is golden-brown, with a pale belly and a white tail. It is larger than the rabbit, with longer legs and longer ears with distinctive black tips.
Brown hare | Species profile - Scottish Wildlife Trust
The brown hare is most commonly seen in grassland and at woodland edges. Brown hares are at their most visible in early spring when the breeding season encourages fighting or ‘boxing’. Behaviour. Hares are a golden-brown colour, with a pale belly and a white tail.
Brown hare | The Great Fen
The brown hare is golden-brown, with a pale belly and a white tail. It is larger than the rabbit, with longer legs and longer ears with distinctive black tips.
Brown hare guide: why they box and how to see them
Learn about brown hares, their behavior, habitat, and how to spot them in the wild.
Brown hare - mammalweb.org
Brown hare. Scientific name:Lepus europaeus. Family: Leporidae. Appearance: Hares are larger and leaner than rabbits. They have longer legs and longer, black-tipped ears. Their fur is golden-brown. Height: 70 cm Weight: 4 kg.
The European brown hare in the cultivated landscape
Apr 11, 2022 · Originally, the brown hare (Lepus europaeus) came from the grassy steppes of Eurasia, where it is relatively rare, with population densities of two animals/100 ha. It was only through human clearing activities and the opening up of the landscape that an ideal new habitat emerged for what is really a steppe-dweller.
Brown hare - People's Trust for Endangered Species
Brown hares are much larger than rabbits and have tawny fur and very long, black-tipped ears. They live exclusively above ground, resting in shallow excavations, called forms, up to 10cm deep. Speed is their main defence and they can run at up to 72 km per hour to escape predators.
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