The Arctic Hare | Polar Rabbit The Arctic Hare or Polar Rabbit, is a species of hare which is adapted largely to polar and mountainous habitats. The arctic hare are found over the tundra regions of Greenland and the northernmost parts of Canada, while they also found in southern Labrador. The arctic hare survives with a thick coated of fur and unusually digs holes in the ground or under the snow to keep warm and sleep. Arctic hares have shorter ears, are taller then other rabbits when they stand, unlike rabbits, can thrive in cold climates. They travel together with many other hares, sometimes huddling with dozens or more, but are usually found alone. taking, in some cases, more than one partner. The running speed of arctic hare is 60 kilometers per hour (40mph). Its predators include the arctic wolf arctic fox, and ermine.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 05:13:24 +0000
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