Wildlifeof Bhutan
Indian Hare
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Lepus nigricollis
Basic stats
Habitat
Open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills
Range
Indian subcontinent
Size
Head and body 33–53cm; ears 8–12cm
Weight
1.8–3.6kg
The Indian hare is a medium-sized hare with a black and rufous coat, rufous especially on the legs and breast, a white underside and a brown tail. Head and body are 33 to 53cm, the ears 8 to 12cm, and adults weigh 1.8 to 3.6kg. The large, well-furred hind feet measure 8.5 to 11.5cm (Wikipedia, general species account).
It lives across the Indian subcontinent, preferring open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills, and it is crepuscular and nocturnal. The Mammal Diversity Database lists Bhutan among its countries. The sources opened give no Bhutan-specific records or breeding detail.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Indian Hare live in?
- Open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills
- Where is the Indian Hare found?
- Indian subcontinent
- How big is the Indian Hare?
- Head and body 33–53cm; ears 8–12cm
- How much does the Indian Hare weigh?
- 1.8–3.6kg