Lepus capensis (Brown Hare)

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Distinguished from the more common European Rabbit by its larger size, much longer dark-tipped ears, black upper tail surface and more upright stance. It does not burrow but hides in grass tussocks or similar above ground cover.

Lepus capensis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Hunter Region | Riverina Murray | Barwon South West | Darling Downs | Tasmania

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Lepus capensis (Brown Hare) at Tara, QLD - 16 Nov 2014 by RodDeb

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Lepus capensis (Brown Hare) at Tara, QLD - 16 Nov 2014 by RodDeb

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Species information

Lepus capensis Scientific name
Brown Hare Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 774.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Lepus europaeus

Location information

Places
Tara, QLD

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