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Hares
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Definition
: The genus Lepus, in the family Leporidae, order LAGOMORPHA. Hares are born above ground, fully furred, and with their eyes and ears open. In contrast with RABBITS, hares have 24 chromosome pairs.
do not confuse with BELGIAN HARE see RABBITS
Other names
Jackrabbit; Hare; Lepus; Jackrabbits