Demystified: What's the Difference Between Rabbits and Hares?

The video explores the differences between rabbits and hares, focusing on their physical characteristics, birth conditions, defensive strategies, and habitats. Rabbits are generally smaller, born bald and blind, and use stealth for defense, living in burrows. Hares are larger, born with fur and open eyes, and rely on speed, living in open prairies. Despite these differences, their similar appearances often cause confusion.

What is the main reason people often confuse rabbits and hares?

• They have similar appearances.

• They live in the same habitats.

• They have the same diet.

• They are the same species.

Which of the following is a key difference in the birth conditions of rabbits and hares?

• Hares are born blind, rabbits are not.

• Rabbits are born bald and blind, hares are born with fur and sight.

• Rabbits are born with fur, hares are not.

• Hares are born in burrows, rabbits are born in open fields.

How do rabbits typically avoid predators?

• By living in water.

• By running fast.

• By climbing trees.

• By using stealth.

Where do hares typically make their nests?

• In water.

• In small depressions in the ground.

• In trees.

• In burrows underground.

What is a notable difference in the habitats of rabbits and hares?

• Hares live in water, rabbits live in trees.

• Rabbits live in burrows, hares live in open prairies.

• Hares live in forests, rabbits live in deserts.

• Rabbits live in open fields, hares live in burrows.