The arctic hare
polar rabbit, is a species of hare
which is adapted largely to polar and mountainous habitats. The arctic hare
survives with a thick coat of fur and usually digs holes in the ground or under
snow to keep warm and sleep. Arctic hares look like rabbits but have shorter
ears, are taller when standing, and, unlike rabbits, can thrive in cold
climates. They can 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 arctic hare can run up to 60 kilometres per hour
(40 mph). Its predators include the arctic wolf, arctic
fox, and ermine, as well as, the Gyrfalcon, Peregrine Falcon, and Snowy Owl. Source
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