Brown hare
Enw gwyddonol: Lepus europaeus
The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.
Species information
Ystadegau
Length: 50-70cmWeight: 2-5kg
Average lifespan: 2-4 years
Statws cadwraethol
Introduced, but naturalised species. Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.