Lepus microtis

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Lepus microtis, commonly known as the African savanna hare, is a medium-sized hare species native to sub-Saharan Africa, adapted to open grasslands and savanna habitats.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hare
species of mammal
activityPattern crepuscular
nocturnal
adaptation camouflage in dry grass
fast running to escape predators
bodySize medium-sized hare
class Mammalia
commonName African savanna hare NERFINISHED
African savannah hare NERFINISHED
diet herbivorous
distributionTrend widespread
earCharacteristic ears with black tips
long ears
eats forbs
grasses
herbs
leaves
young shoots
ecologicalRole prey species for carnivores
primary consumer
family Leporidae NERFINISHED
genus Lepus NERFINISHED
habitat agricultural fields
bushland
lightly wooded areas
open grassland
savanna
hasFurColor brownish
grayish
hasTailColor black-tipped tail
hasUnderpartsColor whitish
kingdom Animalia
movement does not burrow like rabbits
rests in shallow forms on the ground
nativeTo East Africa NERFINISHED
Southern Africa NERFINISHED
parts of Central Africa
sub-Saharan Africa NERFINISHED
notFoundIn dense tropical forest
true desert interior
order Lagomorpha NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
predators large carnivores
raptors
snakes
reproduction gives birth to leverets
multiple litters per year
no nest is built
young are precocial
socialBehavior solitary
taxonRank species
threats habitat modification by agriculture
hunting for meat
usedAs game species

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Lepus containsTaxon Lepus microtis