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Rabbits And Hares

This is a beautiful shot of a Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) captured on one of the trails at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.The hare is in its summer coat: a rich mottled brown with hints of gray and russet, perfectly blended into the mossy forest floor. Its large hind foot is just visible, black-tipped ears are laid back, and that big, dark eye peers directly through the fence with a mix of curiosity and wariness.Dappled sunlight filters through the trees, lighting up the lush green ferns and undergrowth typical of Newfoundland’s Continue

Pikas

By: David Torres

Pikas are a small, short-legged and tailless mammals that can be found in the mountains of western North America and in much of the steppes of Asia and eastern Europe. Despite their small size, body shape, and round ears, pikas are not rodents but are actually closest related to hares and rabbits.

What does a pika look like?

Pikas are small mammals, with short limbs and rounded ears. They are about 15 to 23 centimeters (5.9 to 9.1 in) in body length and weigh between 120 and 350 grams (4.2 and 12.3 oz), depending on species. Pikas … Continue