largest species of hare
Size and Description. Arctic hares are the largest species of hare found in North America. Fully grown, they are approximately 18 to 25 inches in length. Hares generally are larger than rabbits, and have longer ears and hind legs. Arctic hares have bright white coats to blend with their snowy surroundings.
Hares have large, long ears, long legs, and a larger body size than rabbits. The whitetail jackrabbit is the largest hare in the Great Plains, having a head and body length of 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm) and weighing 5 to 10 pounds (2.2 to4.5 kg). It is brownish gray in summer and white or pale gray in winter.