Friday, March 26, 2010

Animal of the Month: The Arctic Hare

How many of you like rabbits? Well, personally, I love rabbits, and Arctic animals, so, the animal of March is the Arctic hare. The arctic hare hops around the freezing arctic Tundra (click to see picture) with speeds of about 40 mph. Because the arctic hare has so many adaptations to the brisk conditions of the Tundra, it does not hibernate. In the winter, the hare is white, to blend in with the snow, and in the summer it turns a blue-ish brown color.




Fast Facts

1. Omnivore
2. Range/Habitat: Arctic Tundra
3. Weigh 6 to 15 lbs
4. They do not hibernate
5. Will huddle together for warmth







Thanks to National Geographic Animal Facts: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/arctic-hare/

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