Reproduction Lepus othus , in contrast to many other hares, has only one litter per year. This litter tends to be larger on average than other hare species. The mating season lasts from April to May and young are born in the summer months, from June to July. They have a somewhat darker pelage than adults. Like all hares, they are born with a full coat of fur and their eyes open.
Leverets are fairly active soon after birth.
Behavior Arctic hares are mosly active at dusk and dawn, when they forage for food. They tend to be solitary except during the mating season, from April to May, when they congregate in groups of 20 or more. Arctic hares are not aggressive animals, they defend themselves mostly though hiding, aided by protective coloration. Still, Arctic hares have been reported to defend themselves from attacking owls with their strong front legs. Habitat Lepus othus tend to live on rocky slopes or upland tundra.