Brown hare (Lepus europaeus). Sometimes also known as the European hare. Adult stretching prior to running

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Just as an athlete will stretch prior to a race, so many animals, including this hare, will stretch their limbs before running.

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Isle of Sheppey. Kent, UK
Photo credit: © David Sewell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: brown, brun, capensis, david, europaeus, feldhase, hare, isle, kent, lagomorph, leporidae, lepus, lievre, mammal, mammals, run, running, sewell, sheppey, stretching, uk, wildlife