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The agility and grace of the European hare (Lepus europaeus) is a familiar sight in the British countryside and their spirited springtime antics mark the end of winter in the minds of many.
Despite their similarities in appearance to the European rabbit the life history and behaviour of the European hare differs significantly. We examine the story of the hare and discover the true meaning of ‘Mad as a March hare’.

Download our full story PDF, including text, here.

European hares (Lepus europaeus) courtship chase infront of light aircraft, UK, June
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) courtship chase infront of light aircraft, UK, June
European hares (Lepus europaeus) male chasing female, UK, June
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) male chasing female, UK, June
European hares (Lepus europaeus) courtship chase, UK, February. Highly commended Animal Behaviour category, British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) 2013
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) courtship chase, UK, February. Highly commended Animal Behaviour category, British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) 2013
Three European Hare (Lepus europaeus) chasing, a courtship behaviour. Wales, UK, June.
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Andy Rouse / 2020VISION / Three European Hare (Lepus europaeus) chasing, a courtship behaviour. Wales, UK, June.
European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
RF- European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
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Andy Rouse / RF- European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
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Andy Rouse / European hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, UK
European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) female boxing male during courtship, UK (non-ex)
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Andy Rouse / European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) female boxing male during courtship, UK (non-ex)
European Hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, female on right. Wales, UK, June. Sequence 2 of 2. Did you know? A group of hares is known as a drove.
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Andy Rouse / 2020VISION / European Hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, female on right. Wales, UK, June. Sequence 2 of 2. Did you know? A group of hares is known as a drove.
European Hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, female on right. Wales, UK, June. Sequence 1 of 2.
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Andy Rouse / 2020VISION / European Hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, female on right. Wales, UK, June. Sequence 1 of 2.