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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Mammalia |
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Order | : | Lagomorpha |
Family | : | Leporidae |
Genus | : | Lepus |
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Scientific Name | : | Lepus Arcticus |
Type | : | Mammal |
Diet | : | Herbivore |
Size (L) | : | 48cm - 67cm (19in - 26in) |
Weight | : | 4kg - 5kg (9lbs - 12lbs) |
Top Speed | : | 64km/h (40mph) |
Life Span | : | 3 - 8 years |
Lifestyle | : | Herd |
Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
Colour | : | White, Grey |
Skin Type | : | Fur |
Favourite Food | : | Grass |
Habitat | : | Tundra and rocky areas |
Average Litter Size | : | 6 |
Main Prey | : | Grass, Willow, Flowers |
Predators | : | Snowy Owl, Fox, Wolf |
Distinctive Features | : | Thick fur that changes colour with seasons |