Arctic Hare Periods of Twilight and Just Before Sun- Rise

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Lepus arcticus Arctic Hare periods of twilight and just before sun- rise. They are active all year long and sometimes huddle together to stay warm. They live in dens that have an entrance, which is about 10cm in diameter and 30cm long with a larger diameter inside the den. Appearance Arctic hare are the most northern dwelling of all hares and are Range also among the largest. In the winter, their coats are long, white Arctic hare are found throughout Nunavut. Their home range is and silky and their ears are tipped with black. The summer small which allows them to build up a series of runways and escape coat ranges in colour through shades of gray, cinnamon brown routes. and even a pinkish hue depending on geographic location. Arctic hare have medium sized ears and big padded feet. The Habitat fur on their feet is a yellowish colour and they have long curved Arctic hare are generally only found on the tundra beyond the tree claws, especially on their front feet. These are very useful for line. In the winter, they tend to inhabit the northern slopes of hills digging in the hard packed snow. Females are between 60 and where the wind keeps the ground more exposed. They are only like- 70cm long and males are between 60 to 80cm in length. Males ly to be found on low plains during the summer. and females weigh between 2.5 and 5.4kg. Reproduction Food And Feeding The breeding period is during the bright days of April and May. Arctic hare eat a variety of tundra vegetation including twigs Arctic hare have a gestation period of about 50 days. They have one and roots of arctic willow and crowberry. In addition, they may litter a year with between 2 to 8 young per litter. The young are at times venture out onto the sea-ice in search of some seaweed. born in a small depression in the moss or grass that may be pro- Finally, arctic hare also feed on meat, and are often attracted to tected by a boulder. Young hare are born with a full coat of grey fur bait left in traps. and huddle together for warmth. Their weight, soon after birth is about105g and they measure about 17.5cm. By early September Behaviour they are fully grown and reach maturity at 1 year. Arctic hare do not appear to be very nervous around humans. However, if a dog, wolf or fox approaches, the hare immedi- Status Survival and Management ately bolt. They easily hide behind rocks and unless a noise is According to the Nunavut Wild Species 2000 report, the current very loud and close, they will not move. They have two ways status of arctic hare is secure. They are thought to live about 5 of running, the more southern dwelling hare run using all four years. Their main predators in Nunavut include some carnivores legs and the more northern dwelling hare hop like a kangaroo, and birds. on their hind legs. They resume a fourlegged run when danger has passed. At times, they hop up and down on their hind legs Did You Know? in an effort to scan the horizon for predators. Arctic hare either Young arctic hare grow twice as fast as other species of hare due to live alone or in family groups. Some are playful and have been short arctic summers. observed 'boxing' one another and standing on their hind legs dancing around. They are mainly nocturnal but also active in

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