THE BLUE OR MOUNTAIN HARE. 217 



Information bearing on this point would lead to 

 a more complete understanding of the blue hare's 

 habits. 



WEIGHT. 



The weight of the blue hare is generally between 

 5 and 6 Ib. Where food and conditions are favour- 

 able, it attains a weight not exceeding 8 Ib. Its 

 average length from the nose to the tip of the tail 

 is 21 inches, as compared with 23 inches in the 

 brown. 



