Mountain Hare(Giorria)

Identification Tips

• 1Russet-brown fur, may show partial white in winter
• 2Longer ears than rabbits with black tips
• 3Larger and longer-legged than rabbits
• 4Runs with a bounding gait rather than hopping
• 5Does not burrow — rests in shallow forms

Similar Species

European Rabbit

Hares are larger with longer ears and legs; they don't burrow

Description

Ireland's only native lagomorph, also known as the Irish hare. Found across upland and lowland habitats. Unlike British mountain hares, Irish hares rarely turn fully white in winter.

Habitat

Further Reading

• Irish Wildlife Trust | The Irish Hare PDF