The short answer is no, rabbits and hares can't cross breed, says Sheena Harvey. There are many reasons why animals with seemingly very similar physical features and occupying similar habitats are ...

The Belgian Hare is responsible for the domesticated rabbits you see in homes and pet stores throughout the United States today. These domestic rabbits came from Belgium in the late 1800s and were ...

Fairbanksans interested in learning little known facts about snowshoe hares and lynx have the opportunity to do so this week. University of Alaska Fairbanks Professor Knut Kielland will give a ...

Snowshoe hares are part of the leporidae family and have evolved certain traits to help them survive against their predators. One of these traits is the ability to change its fur color depending on ...

This year, a biological force of nature bigger than a bull moose lives in the boreal forests of North America. It’s most visible around dawn and twilight. That’s when the biggest animals of the ...

Rabbits are very popular pets because of their docile nature. But what about their cousins, the hare? Many people find these creatures fascinating because of their more dramatic appearance and their ...