Hares and jackrabbits are mammals belonging to the genus lepus. they are herbivores, and live solitarily or in pairs. they nest in slight depressions called forms, and their young are able to fend for themselves shortly after birth. the genus includes the largest lagomorphs. most are fast runners with long, powerful hind legs, and large ears to dissipate body heat. hare species are native to africa, eurasia and north america. a hare less than one year old is called a "leveret". a group of hares is called a "husk", a "down" or a "drove". members of the lepus genus are considered true hares, distinguishing them from rabbits which make up the rest of the leporidae family. however, there are...

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