Animals

Arctic Hare

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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