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Hare and rabbit

Hare and rabbit

Hares (top) and rabbits (bottom) are both members of the Leporidae family. Hares are bigger, and have much longer ears, usually tipped with black.

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Robert Peden. 'Rabbits', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rabbits/1/4