Lepus Collection (#2)

Black-tailed jackrabbit, South Padre Island, Texas Date: 27-04-2021

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) with fur encrusted in snow, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. January

Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus groenlandicus) portrait, Ittoqqortoomiit, Northeast Greenland. February

Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis) portrait, Castile La Mancha, Spain. July

Two Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) running in deep snow, Monadhliath Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, UK. March

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) running over snow on hillside, Monadhliath Mountains, HIghlands, Scotland, UK. February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) running down a snowy mountainside, Monadhliath Mountains, HIghlands, Scotland, UK. February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in spring coat, portrait, Monadhliath Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, UK. May

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USA, Alaska, ANWR. Snowshoe hare in its winter white camouflage fur Date: 28/08/2009

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Arctic hare (Lepus articus) Franz Joseph Fjord, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Greenland, Qeqqata, Kangerlussuaq or Sondrestrom ('Big Fjord'). Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) in autumn tundra habitat. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qeqqata, Kangerlussuaq or Sondrestrom ('Big Fjord'). Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) stretching, autumn tundra habitat. Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qeqqata, Kangerlussuaq or Sondrestrom ('Big Fjord'). Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) in autumn tundra habitat. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qeqqata, Kangerlussuaq or Sondrestrom ('Big Fjord'). Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) in autumn tundra habitat. Date: 17/02/2010

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Greenland, Qeqqata, Kangerlussuaq or Sondrestrom ('Big Fjord'). Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) in autumn tundra habitat. Date: 17/02/2010

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Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve. Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) ears backlit Date: 20/03/2007

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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) with jackrabbit kill, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Date: 12/08/2006

Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus (coloured photo)
5987436 Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus)

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) ~ adult wiht winter pelageresting on hillside ~ Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult wiht winter pelageresting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-Feb-20

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Mountain Hare - adult hare in winter coat - Cairngorms National park, Scotland Date: 04-03-2019

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Mountain Hare - adult hare in winter coat - Cairngorms National park, Scotland Date: 04-03-2019

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adults with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adults with winter pelage fighting and running before mating - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 24-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) - adult with winter pelage resting on hillside - Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date: 23-02-2020

Mountain hare, Lepus timidus, winter pelage (Lepus variabilis). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Cape hare and tapeti or Brazilian hare
Cape hare, Lepus capensis, and tapeti or Brazilian hare, Sylvilagus brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit or burrowing hare, Lepus cuniculus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists

Hare, Lepus timidus in winter pelage (White hare, Lepus variabilis). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library

Hare, Lepus timidus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Brazilian rabbit, Sylvilagus brasiliensis (Lepus tapeti). From specimens in Berlin Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Cape hare and manna ash
Cape hare, Lepus capensis 2, and manna ash, Fraxinus ornus 1. Manne, Mannet ou Helamys. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Tapeti or Brazilian cottontail, Sylvilagus brasiliensis (Tapeti hare, Lepus tapeti). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith after a drawing in Berlin Library

Constellation of Monoceros with Canis Major and Minor, plate 13 from
STC182241 Constellation of Monoceros with Canis Major and Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), published 1729 (hand coloured engraving) by Thornhill

Davallia canariensis (L. ) Sm. hares foot fern
Sketch 18, Newfoundland Volume. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) resting Cairngorms, Scotland, March

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) running across a snow covered landscape, Scotland, UK, February

Mountain hare, (Lepus timidus), four animals on snowy hillside in winter, Scotland, UK.January

Mountain hare, (Lepus timidus), four animals on snowy hillside in winter, Scotland, UK, February

Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) shaking water from front paws, Scotland, UK. May
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) shaking water from front paws, Scotland, UK.May

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) three adults on a snow slope high in the Cairngorm Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, February

Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus), Bayern, Germany. April

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) running, Stora Sjofallet National Park, Greater Laponia Rewilding Area, Lapland, Norrbotten, Sweden, June

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) three adults in snow covered field during a snow fall, Derbyshire, UK, February

Brown Hare (Lepus europeaus) sitting by fence, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in spring coat / pelage sitting in moorland, Scotland, UK, March

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"Lepus: The Majestic Hare of the Starry Canis Major" In the vast expanse of the night sky, a constellation known as Canis Major reveals its secrets. Amongst its celestial wonders lies Lepus, a captivating hare that has inspired awe and wonder for centuries. Just like its namesake in ancient mythology, Lepus is associated with swiftness and agility. Its position within the Canis Major star map symbolizes the grace and elegance of this remarkable creature. From Bewick's enchanting illustrations to real-life encounters in Scotland's snowy landscapes, hares have always held a special place in our hearts. Witnessing mountain hares boxing playfully amidst glistening snowflakes evokes both admiration and joy. The European hare, found on England's Wirral peninsula during May, showcases nature's ability to adapt and thrive across diverse environments. Its presence reminds us of the resilience embedded within these magnificent creatures. Picture No. 10877827 captures an adult mountain hare finding solace in a cozy snow hole during February—a testament to their survival instincts even in harsh conditions. Whittaker's artwork beautifully depicts this scene alongside Canis Major, merging artistry with astronomy seamlessly. Further into space lies Gliese 229 system—an intriguing connection between distant stars and earthly hares—illustrating how inspiration can transcend boundaries beyond our imagination. Highlands' picturesque scenery offers another glimpse into Lepus' world; Picture No. 10899075 portrays a mountain hare resting peacefully amongst heather-covered snow—an exquisite blend of colors that epitomizes nature's harmony. Lepus continues to captivate our minds as we explore both astronomical wonders above us and terrestrial marvels around us. Let us cherish these moments where science intertwines with artistry, reminding us of the beauty that surrounds us every day.