Arctic Hare

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Stocky hare of the far north: its coat shifts from snow-white to grey-brown, and powerful hind legs propel it over frozen ground at 60 km/h. It gnaws moss, willow twigs and buds found under drifting snow, often gathering in loose winter crowds to out-scan foxes and snowy owls.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Tundra
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:North America
Size:46–70 cm body length
Weight:2–6 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:3–5 years in the wild