Category: Animals

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Rabbits And Hares

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By: David Torres

Rabbits and hares belong to the Leporidae family of mammals. There are approximately 60 species of rabbit and hare in the Leporidae family. Leporids range in mass from 1.4 lbs in Pygmy Rabbits(Brachylagus idahoensis) to 11 lbs in Arctic Hares(Lepus arcticus). Unlike most mammals, female Leporids are usually larger than males. Rabbits and hares can be found throughout the world with very few exceptions. The term ‘true hares’ includes hares and jackrabbits and comprises those species in the genus Lepus; all remaining species are referred to as rabbits. While hares have evolved for running long distances, … Continue

Pikas

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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