The Hare In Photos,Image And Pictures

The Wildlife | The Hare | The hare, closely related to the rabbit, is a small mammal found primarily in the Northern hemisphere. Although there are different species of hare found all over the world, the hare is most commonly found in Europe and North America with the Arctic Hare found inhabiting the freezing climates within the Arctic Circle. The hare differs from the rabbit mainly in size, as hares are much larger than the average bunny rabbit. The baby hares are also born with their eyes open and a full coat of fur, and these hare babies are often able to hop about after just a few minutes in the outside world. The hare is nocturnal, and spends most of the day lying in a “form” — a depression in the ground or under bushes. Hares do not dig burrows like rabbits do.

They are solitary animals and fights between individuals are not uncommon. A female hare gives birth to one or two young, which are born fully haired and with open eyes. The mother only spends a short amount of time each day suckling the young; the rest of the time they hide in forms trying to avoid the attention of predators. To protect themselves, hares rely on camouflage, speed and their senses of hearing and smell. If an enemy is near, the hare may freeze, crouching low to the ground. If danger continues to approach, the hare may pop into the air and dash away in a zig-zag pattern. The hare gives a shrill scream if in peril but is otherwise mostly silent.

 The Hare

 The Hare

 The Hare

 The Hare

 The Hare

 The Hare

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