Did You Know?

Hares can run very fast, up to 45 mph!

What Hares Eat

Hares eat grass, leaves, and plants.

Where Hares Live

Hares live in fields and woods.

What Hares Do

Hares run fast to escape from danger.

They dig nests in the ground.

Hares can see well at night.

They can have many babies each year.

Hares use their ears to hear well.

They like to hop and play.

More About Hares

Hares have been around for a long time. They are found in many places like fields and woods. Hares are good at hiding from their foes.

People like to see hares in parks and fields. They help keep nature in balance by eating plants.

Hares can live for a few years. They are fun to watch as they hop and run!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Hares: Genus Lepus"] --> B["Mammals"] B --> C["Herbivores"] C --> D["Live Solitarily or in Pairs"] D --> E["Nest in Forms"] E --> F["Young Fend for Themselves"] F --> G["Fast Runners"] G --> H["Native to Africa, Eurasia, North America"]

What Do These Words Mean?

mammals:Animals that have fur and produce milk for their babies.
herbivores:Animals that eat only plants.
depressions:Low areas or holes in the ground.
lagomorphs:A group of animals that includes hares, rabbits, and pikas.
dissipate:To spread out or get rid of something, like heat.