Arctic hare - Wikipedia
WEBThe Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) is a species of hare highly adapted to living in the Arctic tundra and other icy biomes. The Arctic hare survives with shortened ears and limbs, a small nose, fat that makes up close to 20% of its body, and a thick coat of fur .
Arctic Hare - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) is a highly adapted hare to living in the Arctic tundra and other icy biomes. They can travel together with many other hares and can run up to 60 kilometers per hour (40 mph).
Arctic Hare | National Geographic
WEBThe arctic hare lives in the harsh environment of the North American tundra. These hares do not hibernate, but survive the dangerous cold with a number of behavioral and...
ADW: Lepus arcticus: INFORMATION
WEBArctic hare have large, heavily padded feet with strong front and hind claws and are larger than other species of hare. An adult ranges from 3 to 5 kg in mass and from 480 to 600 mm in length. On average, they measure 558 mm in length.
Arctic Hare: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
WEBThe Arctic hare is one of the largest hare species. It measures between 19.7 to 29.5 inches (50 to 75 cm) in length and weighs around 6.6 to 12.1 lbs (3 to 5.5 kg). Its thick, dense fur, which turns white in winter and bluish-grey in summer, helps it to stay warm in the extreme cold of the Arctic.
Arctic Hare Facts and Adaptations - Lepus arcticus
WEBWhat are Arctic Hares like? how do they survive? Arctic hares have up to 20% of their body mass as fat for insulation. this is a relatively low amount for a cold climate animal and the lack of weight that this brings enables them to reach 60kmh (40 mph) while running to escape predators.
How Is The Arctic Hare Adapted To Its Environment?
WEBOct 12, 2019 · The Arctic hare is a species of hare that is adapted to icy biomes, particularly the Arctic tundra. It survives the harsh climate thanks to its shortened limbs and ears, tiny nose, a thick coat, a body that is 20% fat, and its ability to dig holes beneath the snow to escape the cold wind.
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