The common hare

Lepus europaeus (Pallas, 1778)

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Hello, I am the hare!

I am a herbivore so in the summer I eat herbaceous plants, fruit and mushrooms, whereas in wintertime I eat shrub bark and dry herbs.

I spend my day napping in my shelter, called a form, which are found among rocks in natural ravines, like the one you can see here! When dusk falls, I leave my form and start to run fast and take long jumps. In fact, on flat land, I can reach speeds of 60 Km/h!

Curiosity

When I crouch down, I blend in perfectly with the ground, thanks to the colour of my coat. So keep your eyes peeled – I could be somewhere nearby!