Wildlifeof China
Korean Hare
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Lepus coreanus
Basic stats
Diet
Grasses, herbs, twigs and bark
Habitat
Forest, scrub and cultivated uplands
Range
Korean Peninsula and adjoining northeastern China
Size
Approximately 42–54cm
Weight
Approximately 2–2.6kg
The Korean hare is a medium-sized brown hare with relatively short ears and hind limbs compared with many open-country hares. Adults measure approximately 42–54cm and weigh around 2–2.6kg. It occurs across the Korean Peninsula and in adjoining northeastern China. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It inhabits forest, scrub and cultivated uplands, feeding on grasses and herbs during the growing season and on twigs and bark during winter. Korean hares are mainly solitary, resting in shallow forms by day and emerging toward evening to forage. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Korean Hare eat?
- Grasses, herbs, twigs and bark
- What habitat does the Korean Hare live in?
- Forest, scrub and cultivated uplands
- Where is the Korean Hare found?
- Korean Peninsula and adjoining northeastern China
- How big is the Korean Hare?
- Approximately 42–54cm
- How much does the Korean Hare weigh?
- Approximately 2–2.6kg