Mountain hare

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mountain-hare

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Mountain hare?Widespread, but population densities vary significantly by region and habitat quality
2. What is the scientific name?Lepus timidus
3. What is the habitat?Arctic tundra, alpine meadows, and mountainous regions across the Palearctic
4. What does a mountain hare look like in winter and summer?In winter its fur turns pure white to blend with the snow. In summer it changes to a brown or bluish‑gray coat that hides it among rocks and plants.
5. Why do mountain hares run so fast?They use their speed to escape predators like eagles and foxes. Their powerful hind legs can reach up to 70 km/h.

Palearctic: A biogeographic realm encompassing Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and North Africa.
Tundra: A treeless biome characterized by permafrost, low temperatures, and short growing seasons.
Phenotypic Plasticity: The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental changes.
Crepuscular: Describes animals that are most active during twilight hours (dawn and dusk).