The European hare is primarily nocturnal and spends a third of its time foraging. [6] During daytime, it hides in a depression in the ground called a "form" where it is partially hidden. It can run at 70km/h (43mph), and when confronted by predators it relies on outrunning them in the open. It is generally thought of as asocial but can be seen in both large and small groups. It does not appear to be territorial, living in shared home ranges of around 300ha (740 acres). It communicates with each other by a variety of visual signals. To show interest it raises its ears, while lowering the ears warns others to keep away. When challenging a conspecific, a hare thumps its front feet; the hind feet are used to warn others of a predator. It squeals when hurt or scared, and a female makes " guttural" calls to attract her young. [21] It can live for as long as twelve years. [1] Food and foraging [ edit ] Hares feeding in a small group a b Kurta, Allen (1995). Mammals of the Great Lakes Region. University of Michigan Press. p.104. ISBN 978-0-472-06497-7.

Riga, F.; Trocchi, V.; Randi, E.; Toso, S. (2001). "Morphometric differentiation between the Italian hare ( Lepus corsicanus De Winton, 1898) and the European brown hare ( Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778)". Journal of Zoology. 253 (2): 241–252. doi: 10.1017/S0952836901000218.

Why do hares box?

Many other British cookbooks from before the middle of the 20th century have recipes for jugged hare. Merle and Reitch [25] have this to say about jugged hare, for example: Historically, up to 30 subspecies of European hare have been described, although their status has been disputed. [6] These subspecies have been distinguished by differences in pelage colouration, body size, external body measurements, skull morphology and tooth shape. [15] The hare was once regarded as an animal sacred to Aphrodite and Eros because of its high libido. Live hares were often presented as a gift of love. [30] Now, the hare is commonly associated with the Anglo-Saxon goddess Ēostre, and therefore pagan symbols like the Easter Bunny have been appropriated into the Christian tradition. [ citation needed]

Smith, Rebecca K., et al. Conservation of European hares Lepus europaeus in Britain: is increasing habitat heterogeneity in farmland the answer? Journal of Applied Ecology 41.6 (2004): 1092-1102. [5] There are three types of hare in the UK: brown hare (introduced), mountain hare and Irish hare (both native). Brown hare ( Lepus europaeus) The brown hare is the most common and you’re most likely to see these on arable farmland and large, flat expanses of grassland. The open plains of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire are a stronghold for brown hares, as are the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire.Typically hare are cooked over a spit, grilled, roasted or fried for making sandwiches or eating with sauce. Here are a few popular recipes from around the globe:

Palacios, F. (1989). "Biometric and morphologic features of the species of the genus Lepus in Spain". Mammalia. 53 (2): 227–264. doi: 10.1515/mamm.1989.53.2.227. S2CID 84763076. Boxing hares are usually reported in February and March but may take place all through spring and summer. The big difference is that later in the year the crops and meadows have grown tall, hiding the hares' activities. Greek: In Greek mythology hare are associated with Eros and Aphrodite, and they were seen as a romantic gift to be given to partners and potential love interests.

How many types of hare are there in the UK?

Irish hares are found in Ireland and are smaller than brown hares. Unlike mountain hares, they rarely change colour in winter. They are thought to be the only native species of Lagomorph in the British Isles (rabbits and hares were both introduced by humans). How fast can a hare run? One field, naturally sown and tended, attracted wildlife to it that were completely absent from the surrounding agri-cultured, chemically-induced fields. Hares, red-legged partridges, rabbits, pheasant, many different birds and insects were all drawn to Flinders, a field that the author tended with love and farmed with old methods rather than spraying with chemicals. Amongst the wheat, he sowed an abundance of wildflowers, horrifying neighbouring farmers who termed them ‘weeds’. Agriculture has decimated British nature so I admire anyone who makes an effort to reverse the process, even in a small way.

Weaning usually begins around 10 days of life and lasts up to 23 days. Although they are functionally independent soon after birth, sexual maturity takes about one to two years in most species of hares. The typical lifespan is between four and eight years in the wild. If a hare avoids disease and predation, then the maximum possible lifespan is around 12 years. There are three types of hare in the UK: the brown hare Lepus europaeus, the mountain hare Lepus timidus and the Irish hare Lepus timidus hibernicus, which as its Latin name suggests, is a subspecies of the mountain hare. Brown hare Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus, on wheat field Holt, Norfolk, spring./Credit:Education Images, Getty Images Hares are a species of farmland, and over two thirds of Britain is agricultural so it would seem hares ought to be common. Yet, like the animal itself, agriculture twists and turns, and its ever decreasing ability to carry nature is a matter of profound concern.There are about 40 species of hares in the world. They are divided into three different genera: Lepus, Caprolagus, and Pronolagus. Below are 32 types of hares: Gary L. Benton. "Vitamins, Minerals, and Survival". Preparedness and Self-Reliance. Archived from the original on 2015-03-15 . Retrieved 2017-10-30.