All hares rely on camouflage and speed for their survival and it is characteristic of the animal that when put to flight after running a distance they will stop and look round to ascertain where the danger now lies. Some species have been reported as reaching speeds of 50 mph (80 km) and maintaining speeds of 30 mph (50 km) over long periods. All hares have long legs, large hearts, and wide air passages for breathing and a lightly built skeleton. The feet are covered with fur and there are five digits on the fore feet and four on the back. These physical characteristics enable hares to be agile and to run very fast.
- Excerpted from The Hare
by Jill Mason
by Jill Mason
Image 1: “Hare Running in Pimpernel” by Mary Philpott.
Image 2: “The Willow Hare Makes a Bid for Freedom!” - Words and Willow.
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