Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Indian Hare
Pangolins, Hares & Shrews
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Lepus nigricollis
Basic stats
Habitat
Open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills
Size
33-53cm head and body, 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 53 cm, ears 8 to 12 cm long, and adults weigh 1.8 to 3.6 kg. The tail and neck patch differ between subspecies (Wikipedia, general species account).
It lives across the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and Java, preferring open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills. It is crepuscular and nocturnal (Wikipedia, general species account). Nationally Least Concern (Sri Lanka National Red List 2012).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Indian Hare live in?
- Open grassy areas, cultivated plains, semi-arid country and hills
- How big is the Indian Hare?
- 33-53cm head and body, ears 8-12cm
- How much does the Indian Hare weigh?
- 1.8-3.6kg