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/

Mallard Ducks

Mallard..the first thing I think of when I think of mallard ducks is...





Dr. Mallard (Ducky) from NCIS. However, I am here to talk about real mallards. Mallard ducks are omnivores, and weigh just about 2 to 3 lbs. There are from about 20 to 26 inches tall. Ducks live from about 5 to 10 years in the wild.

A group of flying ducks is called a sord. Above you can see a male.