Hares are small to medium-sized mammals belonging to the family Leporidae. They are similar to rabbits but are generally larger, with longer ears and longer hind legs. Hares are known for their speed and agility, which help them escape predators. They typically live in open fields, meadows, and forests. Unlike rabbits, hares do not dig burrows. Instead, they create simple nests called forms, which are shallow depressions in the ground. Hares are primarily herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, and shoots. They are also known for their unique reproductive habits, as they give birth to fully furred and open-eyed young, called leverets.