The mountain hare, Lepus timidus, is also known as blue, tundra, variable, white, snow, alpine and Irish hare. Here in its winter coat, with white fur

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The mountain hare, Lepus timidus, is also known as blue, tundra, variable, white, snow, alpine and Irish hare. Here in its winter coat, with white fur and black tips on the ears. The animal is sitting very still, and hoping to be overlooked. Close up.

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Size: 5000px × 3571px
Location: Brokke, Norway
Photo credit: © Lillian Tveit / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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