The term "rabbit" is typically used for all Leporidae species excluding the genus Lepus. Members of that genus are instead known as hares or jackrabbits.
Lepus species are typically precocial, born relatively mature and mobile with hair and good vision, while other rabbit species are altricial, born hairless and blind, and requiring closer care. Hares live a relatively solitary life in a simple nest above the ground, while most other rabbits live in social groups in burrows orwarrens. Hares are generally larger than other rabbits, with ears that are more elongated, and with hind legs that are larger and longer. Descendants of the European Rabbit are commonly bred as livestock and kept as pets, whereas no hares have been domesticated - the breed called the Belgian Hare is a domestic rabbit which has been selectively bred to resemble a hare.
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Rabbits
Non-FictionHave you ever been wondering about the difference between rabbits, hares, and jackrabbits? About skin types, tones, and colours? Find out in this book!
