Irish Hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus)
Hares are found throughout the world in a wide range of habitats. The Irish hare belongs to the species mountain hare Lepus timidus of which there are at least sixteen subspecies, the Irish hare being endemic to Ireland. Lepus timidus is widespread ranging from 75ºN (north Russia and Scandinavia) southwards to 40–50ºN. In Europe, Lepus timidus is found in Scotland, northern England, Scandinavia and in the European Alps.
Hares are active mainly at night and are therefore difficult to see – early morning or at dusk in springtime, when the grass is still short, is the best time to spot hares easily. They prefer undisturbed areas where there is plenty of ground cover.
Irish Hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus)
Hares are found throughout the world in a wide range of habitats. The Irish hare belongs to the species mountain hare Lepus timidus of which there are at least sixteen subspecies, the Irish hare being endemic to Ireland. Lepus timidus is widespread ranging from 75ºN (north Russia and Scandinavia) southwards to 40–50ºN. In Europe, Lepus timidus is found in Scotland, northern England, Scandinavia and in the European Alps.
Hares are active mainly at night and are therefore difficult to see – early morning or at dusk in springtime, when the grass is still short, is the best time to spot hares easily. They prefer undisturbed areas where there is plenty of ground cover.