Cape Hare vs European Hare
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Cape Hare
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
European Hare
0.75 m
| Cape Hare | European Hare | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–3 kg | 2.5–5 kg |
| Length | 42–58 cm | 50–75 cm |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | 72 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–8 yrs | 3–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 42 days | 42 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Desert, Farmland, Heathland, Woodland | Farmland, Grassland, Heathland, Woodland |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |