Hispid Hare Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Caprolagus hispidus
Family : Leporidae
Order : Lagomorpha
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Assam Rabbit
Habitat : Grassland, Wetlands (inland)
Description : The Hispid Hare is about the size of a domestic rabbit, with a head-body length of around 40 to 50 cm and a weight of up to 2 kg. It has short, thick fur that is brownish-gray in color, with a yellowish-brown belly. Its ears are short and rounded, and its hind legs are longer and more muscular than its front legs.
The Hispid Hare is primarily found in grasslands, open forests, and scrublands in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It prefers areas with dense grass cover and is known to be nocturnal and solitary.
The Hispid Hare is herbivorous, and its diet consists mainly of grasses and other plants. It has a specialized digestive system that allows it to extract as much nutrition as possible from the tough grasses it eats.
The Hispid Hare is a shy and elusive animal that spends most of its time hiding in dense grasses or burrows. It is known to be a fast runner and can escape predators by leaping and zigzagging through the grasses.
The Hispid Hare is considered to be a vulnerable species due to habitat loss, hunting, and poaching. It is protected by law and conservation efforts are underway to protect its remaining habitat and ensure its survival.
The Hispid Hare is primarily found in grasslands, open forests, and scrublands in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It prefers areas with dense grass cover and is known to be nocturnal and solitary.
The Hispid Hare is herbivorous, and its diet consists mainly of grasses and other plants. It has a specialized digestive system that allows it to extract as much nutrition as possible from the tough grasses it eats.
The Hispid Hare is a shy and elusive animal that spends most of its time hiding in dense grasses or burrows. It is known to be a fast runner and can escape predators by leaping and zigzagging through the grasses.
The Hispid Hare is considered to be a vulnerable species due to habitat loss, hunting, and poaching. It is protected by law and conservation efforts are underway to protect its remaining habitat and ensure its survival.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:(www.inaturalist.org), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:(www.inaturalist.org), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.