601 observationsLeast Concern
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Leporidae ›Genus: Lepus
About
The Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus), or polar rabbit, is a species of hare which is highly adapted to living in the Arctic tundra, and other icy biomes. The Arctic hare survives with shortened ears and limbs, a small nose, fat that makes up 20% of its body, and a thick coat of fur. It usually digs holes in the ground or under snow to keep warm and sleep. Arctic hares look like rabbits but have shorter...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arctic Hare is Lepus arcticus.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the family Leporidae.
- Arctic Hare belongs to the genus Lepus.