Alaskan hare - Wikipedia
The Alaskan hare (Lepus othus), also known as the tundra hare, is a species of mammal in the family Leporidae. [2] They do not dig burrows and are found in the open tundra of western Alaska and the …
Alaska Hare Species Profile, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
There are two species of hares in Alaska, the snowshoe or varying hare and the Alaska or tundra hare, and both species turn white in the winter. Significantly larger than the snowshoe hare, the Alaska …
Alaskan Hare - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Alaskan hare (Lepus othus) is one of the largest species of hares. It is one of two species of hares native to the state of Alaska; the other is the more widespread Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus).
Alaska Mammals: Hares - Alaskan Nature
3 days ago · There are two species of hares in Alaska, both of which turn white in the winter. Hares are most active at dusk and dawn. They do not dig burrows or build nests but use natural shelters and …
Alaskan Hare (Lepus othus) - Interesting Animals
Aug 1, 2025 · Alaskan hares are one of the most poorly studied terrestrial mammals in North America. They are a species of mammal in the family Leporidae. Learn more about Alaskan hare and their …
Lepus othus (Alaskan hare) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web
Alaskan hares are the largest hare species in North America, measuring in length from 0.5 to 0.7 m with a tail length of about 8 cm, and very large hind feet (almost 20 cm long) which aid in movement over …
Alaskan hare facts, distribution & population | BioDB
One of the largest hares in North America, and it is a true specialist of the far north. Found only in western and southwestern Alaska, this hare lives in treeless tundra and open country, where …
Alaskan Hare (Lepus othus) - Know Your Mammals
The Alaskan hare (Lepus othus), also known as the tundra hare, is a species of mammal in the family Leporidae. They do not dig burrows and are found in the open tundra of western Alaska and the …
The Alaskan hare (Lepus othus), also called the tundra hare, populates much of the western coast of Alaska, including the Alaska Peninsula, but has a spotty distribution along the Arctic coast and the …
Alaska Hare - Hare Species of Alaska - Alaska Handbook
The Alaska Hare (Lepus othus) is a species of hare found exclusively in the state of Alaska, United States. This species holds significance for subsistence and recreational hunting, as well as fur trapping.