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  2. European hare - Wikipedia

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    It also seems to be fewer in number in areas with high European rabbit populations, [27] although there appears to be little interaction between the two species and no aggression. [28] Although European hares are shot as game when plentiful, this is a self-limiting activity and is less likely to occur in localities where the species is scarce. [27]

  3. Hare - Wikipedia

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    Conversely, several Lepus species are called "jackrabbits", but classed as hares rather than rabbits. The pet known as the Belgian hare is a domesticated European rabbit which has been selectively bred to resemble a hare. [2]

  4. List of leporids - Wikipedia

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    European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Leporidae is a family of small mammals in the order Lagomorpha. A member of this family is called a leporid, or colloquially a hare or rabbit. They are widespread worldwide, and can be found in most terrestrial biomes, though primarily in forests, savannas, shrublands, and grasslands.

  5. European rabbit - Wikipedia

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    Unlike the brown hare, the male European rabbit is more heavily built than the female. [27] The penis is short, and lacks a baculum and true glans; [11] the testicles, which are located in scrotal sacs to each side of the penis, can be retracted into the abdomen when food is scarce or when sexually inactive. Rudimentary nipples are also present ...

  6. Rabbit - Wikipedia

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    Hares and some rabbits live relatively solitary lives above the ground in open grassy areas, [23] interacting mainly during breeding season. [24] [25] Some rabbit species group together to reduce their chance of being preyed upon, [26] and the European rabbit will form large social groups in burrows, [27] which are grouped together to form warrens.

  7. Belgian Hare - Wikipedia

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    The Belgian Hare is a "fancy" (i.e., it is primarily for exhibition, not meat, fur or fiber) breed of domestic rabbit. It has been selectively bred to resemble the wild European hare, [1] but nevertheless, it is a rabbit rather than a true hare. Averaging 6–9 pounds (2.7–4.1 kg), the Belgian Hare is known for its slender and wiry frame and ...

  8. 9 Christmas traditions in England that probably confuse Americans

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    King George V started the Royal Christmas Message as a radio broadcast in 1932, and it has remained an annual tradition ever since. In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II moved to the broadcast to television

  9. Leporidae - Wikipedia

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    Skeleton of Alaskan Hare on display at the Museum of Osteology. Leporidae (/ l ə ˈ p ɔː r ɪ d iː,-d aɪ /) is the family of rabbits and hares, containing over 70 species of extant mammals in all. The Latin word Leporidae means "those that resemble lepus" (hare). Together with the pikas, the Leporidae constitute the mammalian order ...