Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The Cape hare, also called the brown hare and the desert hare, is a hare native to Africa and Arabia extending into India.

Fun Fact

Cape hares perform a behavior called 'boxing,' where females strike at persistent males during the breeding season — this is the origin of the expression 'mad as a March hare.'

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and semi-deserts

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

3-5 years

Threats

Invasive Species
Agricultural Conversion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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