Cape Hare vs European Rabbit
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Cape Hare
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
European Rabbit
0.5 m
| Cape Hare | European Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–3 kg | 1.2–2.5 kg |
| Length | 42–58 cm | 34–50 cm |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–8 yrs | 1–9 yrs |
| Gestation | 42 days | 31 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Desert, Farmland, Heathland, Woodland | Grassland, Farmland, scrubland, Woodland |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Leporidae | Leporidae |
| Order | Lagomorpha | Lagomorpha |