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Burmese Hare

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Lepus peguensis

Basic stats

Diet

Grass, twigs and bark

Habitat

Forest clearings, croplands, wasteland, sandy areas along coasts and rivers; mostly below 800m

Range

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam

Size

Length 35–50cm

Weight

2–2.5kg

The Burmese hare, also known as the Siamese hare, is a medium-sized hare found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It is typically found in forest clearings, croplands, wastelands and sandy areas along coasts and rivers, and is more often found at lower elevations below 800 m, though some populations occur in the mountains of Thailand (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is identifiable by its reddish-grey body and white underbody fur, and is distinguished from the similar Indian hare by its tail, which is black on top. Adults are 35 to 50 cm long and weigh 2 to 2.5 kg. It is most active at night and at twilight, feeds on grass, twigs and bark, is territorial, and breeds several times a year. Its closest relative is the Hainan hare.

Quick answers

What does the Burmese Hare eat?
Grass, twigs and bark
What habitat does the Burmese Hare live in?
Forest clearings, croplands, wasteland, sandy areas along coasts and rivers; mostly below 800m
Where is the Burmese Hare found?
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
How big is the Burmese Hare?
Length 35–50cm
How much does the Burmese Hare weigh?
2–2.5kg
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