Arctic Hare vs Eastern Cottontail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Arctic Hare
0.68 m
Human
1.75 m
Eastern Cottontail
0.2 m
| Arctic Hare | Eastern Cottontail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5–7 kg | 0.8–1.8 kg |
| Length | 48–68 cm | 38–52 cm |
| Height | – | 15–20 cm |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–5 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 50 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 2–8 | 1–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Tundra, Rocky Cliffs, Mountain | Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, Forest, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | North America, Antarctica | North America, South America |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |