The Rabbits & Hares of Britain
Discover the The Rabbits & Hares of Great Britain, with curated guides, articles and useful websites.
Rabbit, Brown Hare, Mountain Hare. (Lagomorpha).
Articles
Guide to rabbits and hares: what’s the difference, where to see and species history
(Countryfile)
Wild Rabbit & Hare Fact Sheet
(St. Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital)
Lagomorpha
(Wikipedia)
Useful Websites
Hares and rabbits – Scottish Natural Heritage
Both the rabbit and brown hare were introduced to Britain. Scotlands native mountain hare…
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Articles
The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
(Wikipedia)
Living in Harmony With Wild Rabbits
(Peta)
Rabbits – FAQ’s
(Wildlife Aid Foundation)
Why do rabbits have such long ears?
(Discover Wildlife)
Useful Websites
Rabbit – The Mammal Society
Information, identification and downloadable factsheets.
Rabbit – Young People’s Trust For the Environment
With Overview, Territory, Daily Life, Breeding, and Rabbits & Humans.
Rabbit – The Wildlife Trusts
Information and statistics about the European Rabbit.
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
Articles
March hares: what are they and where to see them
(Countryfile)
Brown hare: Lepus europaeus | Environment
(The Guardian)
The European hare (Lepus europaeus)
(Wikipedia)
Why Do Hares Box? And Other Hare Facts
(Woodland Trust)
Where to see hares
(The Wildlife Trusts)
Useful Websites
The Hare Preservation Trust
Working for the preservation and welfare of the hare.
Brown Hare – The Mammal Society
Information, identification and downloadable factsheets.
Hare (Brown) – Young People’s Trust For the Environment
With sections including Overview, Habits, Hares & Humans.
Brown Hare – The Wildlife Trusts
Lots of information and how to adopt a Brown Hare.
Hares – League Against Cruel Sports
Lots of information including of course their campaign for the welfare of Hares.
Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus)
Articles
The Scottish mountain hare, Lepus timidus scoticus
(The James Hutton Institute)
Mountain hares in the Peak District
(Peoples Trust for Endangered Species)
The mountain hare (Lepus timidus)
(Wikipedia)
Useful Websites
Mountain Hare – The Mammal Society
Information, identification and downloadable factsheets.
Mountain Hares – The Wildlife Trusts
Information about the Mountain hare, scientific name: Lepus timidus.
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RSPB Spotlight Hares
RSPB Spotlight Hares offers exciting and up-to-date information on these incredible lagomorphs, with chapters covering their biology, evolution, natural history, behaviour, including courtship rituals, and ecology.