Hare

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noun

A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland.

In the countryside, you might see a hare running in the fields.
Visual representation of "hare" - A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland.

Often appears as...

  • brown hare
  • mountain hare
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Wild habitat

Hares live in the wild, unlike rabbits, which can be domesticated.

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The natural habitat of a hare is more likely to be a field than a garden.
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Not a rabbit

Although hares look like rabbits, remember they are larger and have longer legs.

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In a nature documentary, you might learn how to distinguish a hare from a rabbit.
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Cultural symbol

Hares are often associated with speed and agility in various cultures.

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The story of the tortoise and the hare emphasizes the hare's swift nature.
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