They both have long ears, strong hind legs, and a small stubby tail: At first glance, hares and rabbits look quite similar. However, they are two distinct species that differ upon closer inspection.

Rabbit or hare? These mammals are both in the order Lagomorpha, but they have very different characteristics. What separates them? And what rabbit isn’t a rabbit at all? Science Trek is available to ...

Rabbits are common residents of North Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma. They are important prey animals in wildlife communities and can occasionally wreak havoc upon crops, pastures, gardens, and yards ...