

HARE. — Lepvs timidus. 



The common Hare is known from the rabbit by the redder hue of its fur, the 



great proportionate lengtli of its black-tipped cars, which arc nearly an inch 

 longer than the head ; by its very long hind legs, and its lai-gc and prominent 

 eyes. 



The very long and powerful hiiul legs of the Hare enable it to make prodigious 

 bounds, and to cover a considerable space of ground at every leap. The hinder 

 limbs are, indeed, of such great proportionate length that the animal does not 

 walk, but proceeds by a series of hops or leaps. The Hare is so constituted that 

 it never becomes fat, however rich and fertile may be the pasture in which it 

 feeds, and is therefore enabled to nm for a very great distance without being 

 fatigued, as would be the case if its muscles were loaded with fat. It can also 

 leap to a considerable height, and has been known to jinnp over a pei'pendicular 

 wall of eight feet in height in order to escajie from its pursuers. 



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