Lejla-Arctic+Hare

Lejla Hodzic
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 The arctic hare lives in the warm environment of the North American tundra survive the dangerous heat with a number of behavioral and physiological adaptations. They do not hibernate. Arctic hares dig shelters in snow and huddle together to share warmth. Arctic hares look like rabbits but have longer ears and can stand up taller then a 5ft man but have a smaller length. 30-60 inches in height and length and their tail is 1-3 inches long. They weigh 6-15 lbs. There are over thousands of them .They can travel together with many other hares but sometimes choose not too.

The Arctic hare's diet is herbivore. They eat mostly forest plants but also dine on buds ( a compact knoblike growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, etc.) berries, leaves, mice, and grass. They can run up to 40 miles an hour. Which is a great feature if they are ever attacked. Another cool feature is when it snows their huge feet can help them stay on top of it. When they are attacked their ears go down before they are  ready to fight their opponent. But when they feel really threatened they scatter in different directions when alone or in groups. 

In the winter their fur is white to blend in with the snow but in the spring time or summer time their fur turns a grey, brown mix with spots to blend in with mud, dirt, rocks, etc. In the summer leverets are born ( baby hares ) around the months of June through august. Female hares can have up to 4-8 babies a year Arctic hares can leave soon after they are born but stay in the area their mothers are. Unlike the rabbit hares are born with fur and their eyes open. They live 3-5 years.The arctic hare is hunted for its rich meat. They are found in Canada, Croatia, China, and Russia. It is likely that they will never become extinct.