The European hare (Lepus europaeus), or brown hare, is a large hare species native to Europe and parts of Asia, adapted to temperate, open environments. As herbivores, they primarily eat grasses and herbs, along with twigs and field crops in winter. Their main predators are birds of prey, canids, and felids. Hares escape these threats through high-speed endurance running, supported by their long limbs and large nostrils.
