Gallery description : pictures of hares

Hares are mammals that lead a solitary lifestyle. lepus europaeus is the scientific name for a hare. Interesting fact is that this mammals can run 72km/h (45mph). Hares life span is 2-8 years. The usual weight of lepus europaeus is 1-5.5kg (3-12lbs). The size is 36-71cm (14-28in).

Facts about hares
NameHare
Conservation StatusThreatened
TypeMammal
Life Span2-8 years
LifestyleSolitary
Skin TypeFur
Scientific NameLepus europaeus
HabitatDense vegetation and open fields
FamilyLeporidae
Size36-71cm (14-28in)
OrderLagomorpha
PredatorsOwl, hawk, coyote
DietHerbivore
Top Speed72km/h (45mph)
Weight1-5.5kg (3-12lbs)
KingdomAnimalia
Average Litter Size6
ClassMammalia
Main PreyGrass, fruit, seeds
ColourTan, brown, white, black
PhylumChordata
GenusLepus
Image Details
Description Pictures of hares. brown hares aren t as sociable as rabbits but can be seen
Width 1520 pixels
Heigh 960 pixels
File type JPG
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