Everything about The Arctic Hare totally explained
The
Arctic Hare (
Lepus arcticus) is a
hare which is largely adapted to polar and mountainous habitats. It was once considered a subspecies of the
Mountain Hare, but it's now regarded as a separate species.
Range
It is distributed over the
tundra regions of
Greenland and the northernmost parts of
Canada as well as
Alaska. In the far north, it's white year-round; in other parts, it's a frosty blue grey color in summer but the tail remains white.
Size
It is an average of 22-28 inches long, it weighs about 9-12 lb.
Diet
The Arctic Hare mainly eats woody plants. It eats buds, berries, leaves and grass. It has a keen sense of smell and may dig for willow twigs under the snow.
Subspecies
There are four subspecies of this hare:
- Lepus arcticus arcticus
- Lepus arcticus bangsii
- Lepus arcticus groenlandicus
- Lepus arcticus monstrabilis
Further Information
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