Arctic HareArctic Hare

By AndrinaBy Andrina

MammalMammal

They deliver their babies alive.They deliver their babies alive. They have a backbone.They have a backbone. They have lungs and breathe air.They have lungs and breathe air. They are warm-blooded.They are warm-blooded.

LocationLocation

In rocky slopesIn rocky slopes

HabitatHabitat

Where: In Alaska, Greenland, and Where: In Alaska, Greenland, and CanadaCanada

Surrounding/Shelter: Rocky Slopes Surrounding/Shelter: Rocky Slopes Temperature: ColdTemperature: Cold

FoodFood

The food they eat is: Willow Tree The food they eat is: Willow Tree leaves and the roots of the tree. leaves and the roots of the tree. They also eat flowers, saxifrage, and They also eat flowers, saxifrage, and crowberry.crowberry.

Predator Prey Predator Prey RelationshipRelationship

The Arctic Hare has many predators The Arctic Hare has many predators like: Lynx, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owl, like: Lynx, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owl, and Polar Bear. and Polar Bear.

Size/LooksSize/Looks

Height: 22 to 28 inchesHeight: 22 to 28 inches

Weight: 9 to 12 PoundsWeight: 9 to 12 Pounds

Description: The fur is white all Description: The fur is white all winter.winter.

Interesting Facts Interesting Facts

Arctic Hares always stand upwards Arctic Hares always stand upwards when they are on slopes.when they are on slopes.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Arctic Hares never hibernate.Arctic Hares never hibernate.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Arctic Hares are a little bit bigger Arctic Hares are a little bit bigger than bunnies.than bunnies.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Arctic Hares dig big holes to huddle Arctic Hares dig big holes to huddle together to stay warm.together to stay warm.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Arctic Hares have five or more Arctic Hares have five or more babies.babies.