| Korean Hare[1] | |
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Lagomorpha |
| Family: | Leporidae |
| Genus: | Lepus |
| Species: | L. coreanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepus coreanus Thomas, 1892 |
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| Korean Hare range | |
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 ears 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.