Least ConcernEuropean Hare
Lepus europaeus
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Mammals · Lagomorpha · Leporidae
Lepus granatensis
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The Iberian hare is a lagomorph mammal endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. This species tends to be confused with rabbits. It is medium-sized: it measures between 44 and 50 cm and has elongated claws and dense fur covering its toes. It is a herbivorous and nocturnal species. A female may give birth to one or two leverets in her first litter. It can adapt to any kind of country. Its ears are longer than a rabbit's and can measure from 9.3 to 10.5 cm. It normally weighs from 1,500 to 2,600 g. It forms part of the diet of many predators, among them above all humans, wolves and foxes.
Weight
1.7 kg – 2.6 kg
Size
44 cm – 50 cm
Life expectancy
5 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepus_granatensis
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