Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Nottinghamshire Mammals

Description

Very long ears about twice the length of the head with a prominent black tip. Back fur is a warm brown and paler brown below and orange-brown flanks.


Widespread in the county recorded from 31 out of 35 hectads (31 since 2010).

Photograph © Damian Waters


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