What is the difference between rabbits and hares? Detailed answer

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What is the difference between rabbits and hares?

The hare is one of the most meek animals in the world, and if you remember how gentle, shy, defenseless it is, you have to wonder how it manages to survive in a world where it has so many enemies. But you probably noticed how strong his hind legs are. Its speed and endurance depend on the strength of the hind legs. And, of course, you know how quickly hares and rabbits breed. This is another reason why they manage to survive.

Hares and rabbits are rodents, which means they have long and sharp front teeth. Their hind legs are longer than their front legs, and therefore they run uphill much faster than downhill! When they are pursued, they resort to various tricky things. For example, they confuse tracks or make big jumps to knock pursuers off the track. They can also warn each other of danger by drumming on the ground with their hind legs. Hares and rabbits are vegetarians, but they can make do with tree bark alone.

There are many differences between hares and rabbits. Hares are larger and have longer legs and ears. Hares do not dig holes and do not live in herds like rabbits. Hares are born with open eyes and hair, while rabbits are born blind and hairless. Hares and rabbits never interbreed. There are many species of hares in North America. One of the better known is the American hare, commonly erroneously referred to as the American rabbit. It is found throughout the West.

American hares reach a length of 0,5 meters and have huge ears. They are so fast that sometimes they can jump up to 6 meters. They cause much harm to the farmers of the West and are often herded and destroyed by the thousands. The March Hare, which we know from Alice in Wonderland, is widespread in Europe. In March, during his mating season, he forgets about the dangers, appears at any time of the day and performs acrobatic jumps.

Rabbits originate from the western shores of the Mediterranean. They are sociable creatures and live together in burrows. Rabbits can mate from the age of six months. They have offspring in a month. At one time, from three to eight of them can be born, and in a year a female rabbit can give birth to from four to eight rabbits. Therefore, if the rabbit has no natural enemies, then it can cause enormous damage. For example, only three pairs of rabbits were brought to Australia many years ago, and now they are a national disaster!

Author: Likum A.

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