Rabbits And Hares
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 to 11 lbs in arctic hares. 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, rabbits run in short bursts … Continue