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The '''hare''' is a mammalian, quadraped of the genus ''Lepus'' that superficially resembles the [[rabbit]]. A young hare is a ''leveret''. Native to Europe they compete with the introduced [[rabbit]].
The '''hare''' is a mammalian quadraped of the genus ''Lepus'' that superficially resembles the [[rabbit]]. A young hare is a ''leveret''. Native to [[Europe]] they compete with the introduced [[rabbit]].


They are a symbol of fertility and are uncommon as a historical [[heraldry|heraldic]] device.
They are a [[symbol]] of fertility and are uncommon as a historical [[heraldry|heraldic]] [[device]].


[[category:animal]]
[[category:animal]]
[[category:heraldry]]
[[category:food]]

Latest revision as of 18:05, 29 April 2006

Hare Couchant.jpg

The hare is a mammalian quadraped of the genus Lepus that superficially resembles the rabbit. A young hare is a leveret. Native to Europe they compete with the introduced rabbit.

They are a symbol of fertility and are uncommon as a historical heraldic device.