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A '''Hare''' is a lagomorph of the genus Lepus.  They are often confused with [[rabbits]], who are their close cousins. However, the hare is born with fur, unlike the rabbit which is born furless.<ref>http://www.vrhome.com/kidsweb/Rabbits.htm</ref>  Hares live above ground, while rabbits tend to live in underground warrens.  Hares are less social than rabbits.
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A '''Hare''' is a lagomorph of the genus Lepus.  They are often confused with [[rabbits]], who are their close cousins. However, unlike rabbits, hares are [[precocial]] (born almost completely mature); this means, among other things, that hares are born with fur while rabbits are not.<ref>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-rabbits-and-hares.htm</ref>  Hares live above ground, while rabbits tend to live in underground warrens.  Hares are less social than rabbits.
    
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