Lagomorphs; A Natural and Cultural History.
By Guest Blogger Alexis Lynch.
Rabbits are remarkable and fascinating creatures that
deserve appreciation, so I think a bit of an overview is in order:
Rabbits (Sylvilagus) and Hares (Lepus) of North
America belongs to the Order and Family Lagomorpha Leporidae,
and in total there are 29 species of rabbits and 32 species of hares.
So what’s the difference between a rabbit and a hare?
Rabbits
are altricial; meaning they are born in an undeveloped state and require
care and feeding by the parents. Rabbits are born naked and blind into
fur-lined nests in burrows below ground. They stay in the nest tended to by
their mother for a couple of weeks.
