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MammalLCLeast Concern

Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

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Britain's native hare, turning white in winter for camouflage in snow. Found on Scottish moorland and in a small Peak District population, it is heavily managed on grouse moors and threatened by climate change reducing snow cover.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Lepus timidus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.