Hainan

Hare & Jackrabbit Lepus hainanus

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The Hainan Hare (Lepus hainanus) is a species of hare endemic to Hainan Island, China. The Hainan Hare is small; its body length is less than 40 cm and weighs only 1.5 kg. Its head is small and round. It …

The Hainan Hare (Lepus hainanus) is a species of hare endemic to Hainan Island, China. The Hainan Hare is small; its body length is less than 40 cm and weighs only 1.5 kg. Its head is small and round. It has long ears that are longer than its hind feet. The upper part of the tail is black, while the under parts are white. It has a more colorful coat than most other hares: its back is brownish black and white, its belly is white, the fur on the flank is a mixture of brownish yellow and brownish white, and its limbs are dark brown.

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