The Arabian Hare

The Arabian hare is the largest species of Cape hare and can be found in Syria, Lebanon, northern Israel, the United Arab Emirates and across the Arabian peninsula. Arabic names for hares in this region include arnab, arneeb, harneed and haineeb.

Arabian hares have exceptionally long ears and pale, almost bleached coats which serve as effective camouflage for their life in the desert.

Much smaller than their European counterparts, Arabian hares rarely drink water, but obtain moisture from the grasses and shrubs that they eat.


Images: Bernard Blesl.