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Cape hare

Lepus capensis

Cape hare (Lepus capensis)Common

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Mammalherbivore

The Cape hare is a long-eared mammal found across Africa, Arabia, and parts of India. It thrives in dry landscapes, using its sandy-brown fur as camouflage. These hares are built for speed, darting across open terrain when startled.

  • Its fur blends with dry grasses and desert soils.
  • This hare's range stretches from Africa to western India.
  • Like all hares, it gives birth to furry, open-eyed young.
GrasslandSavannaDesertAfricaAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Lepus capensis
Habitat
Grassland, Savanna, Desert
Regions in this directory
Africa, Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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