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Arctic Hare

 
  
The Life of Animals | Arctic Hare | The arctic hare is distributed over the tundra regions of Greenland and the northernmost parts of Canada. In the far north the white hare Becomes During the winter to blend with the snow, similar to the Ptarmigan.



On average Arctic Hares measure 55-70 cm (22-28 in) long, and weigh about 4-5.5 kg (9-12 lb) Mainly Arctic Hares eat woody plants but also dine on buds, berries, leaves and grasses. In the early summer They eat purple saxifrage.

Although Hares are known for eating plants, They can eat meat Female Hares can have up to eight baby Hares Called leverets.