Korean Hare

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iKorean Hare
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
Fischer de Waldheim, 1817
Genus: Lepus
Species: L. coreanus
Binomial name
Lepus coreanus
Thomas, 1892

The Korean Hare, Lepus coreanus, is a species of hare found in Korea and northeastern China. An adult Korean Hare weighs 2.1-2.6 kilograms, and has a body length of 45-54 centimeters. The tail is typically 2-5 cm in length, and the earls are 7.6-8.3 cm long. The Korean Hare inhabits diverse habitats within its range, from remote mountain forests to cultivated land. Fur color varies slightly among individuals, but is generally a shade of liver brown.

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