These hares often congregate in groups of up to 200 individuals. They hop at great speeds on their large, powerful hind legs, in a kangaroo-like fashion. The female is called a doe, the male is called a buck, and the baby hare is called a leveret. The young are born open-eyed and furry.
Most hares live for about a year in the wild.
This mammal is hunted by wolves and people. They have very big, powerful hind legs and huge hind feet which they use to leap on the snow. They eat mostly willow leaves, bark, and shoots. They also eat other tree leaves, grasses, and herbs.