Hare Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Hares

Hares are fast-running mammals with long ears and powerful back legs! Many people think hares and rabbits are the same, but they are different. Hares are bigger with longer ears and legs. God designed hares with incredibly strong hind legs that help them leap far and run fast to escape predators. Some hares can run over 45 miles per hour! Hares are born with fur and open eyes, ready to hop around.

Hares live in open areas like grasslands, deserts, and tundra. Unlike rabbits that dig burrows, hares make shallow nests in the grass. Hares are herbivores that eat grass, plants, bark, and twigs. During winter, some hares like the Arctic hare and snowshoe hare turn white to blend in with snow! Let's discover more about these speedy hoppers and how they survive in the wild!