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Lepus Collection (#4)

"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

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772299

Picture No. 11772299
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772297

Picture No. 11772297
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772295

Picture No. 11772295
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772292

Picture No. 11772292
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772290

Picture No. 11772290
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772288

Picture No. 11772288
Brown Hare young Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11772286

Picture No. 11772286
Brown Hare young with Tortoise on a checkered flag Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11676676

Picture No. 11676676
European Brown Hare footprint in snow Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the

Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the
XAM77591 Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the crest of Cardinal Lang von Wellenburg

Background imageLepus Collection: Scrub Hare (Lepus saxatilis), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Scrub Hare (Lepus saxatilis), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Background imageLepus Collection: Common buzzards (Buteo buteo) in dispute over a brown hare, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Common buzzards (Buteo buteo) in dispute over a brown hare, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageLepus Collection: CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus

CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11072591

Picture No. 11072591
Brown Hare sitting in meadow Bedfordshire, UK 17273

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11067619

Picture No. 11067619
Common / Brown Hare boxing. UK. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11067618

Picture No. 11067618
Common / Brown Hare sitting in the snow. UK. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11067617

Picture No. 11067617
Common / Brown Hare sitting in the snow. UK. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11067616

Picture No. 11067616
Common / Brown Hare hiding in a field. UK. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11071830

Picture No. 11071830
European / Brown Hare in Poppy meadow - Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11071826

Picture No. 11071826
European / Brown Hare - Burgenland, Austria. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11071825

Picture No. 11071825
European / Brown Hare - Burgenland, Austria. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11071824

Picture No. 11071824
European / Brown Hare - Burgenland, Austria. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 11071823

Picture No. 11071823
European / Brown Hare - Burgenland, Austria. Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus), Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado

Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus), Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10849317

Picture No. 10849317
BROWN HARE - FEEDS ON FLOWERS (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10877828

Picture No. 10877828
Brown Hare (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10895745

Picture No. 10895745
Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893818

Picture No. 10893818
European / Brown Hare - running across a field - in the rain (Lepus europaeus) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893817

Picture No. 10893817
European / Brown Hare - leveret surrounded by Carrion Crows (Corvus corone corone) on field (Lepus europaeus) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893816

Picture No. 10893816
European / Brown Hare - stretching up on hind legs to reach ears of wheat (Lepus europaeus) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893815

Picture No. 10893815
European / Brown Hare - buck standing up on back legs - alert - searching for doe during breeding season (Lepus europaeus) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893422

Picture No. 10893422
Indian / Black-napped Hare - on side of track (Lepus nigricollis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10893460

Picture No. 10893460
White- tailed Jack Rabbit - alert posture sitting amongst grass (Lepus townsendii) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891620

Picture No. 10891620
Brown Hare - running across field - February (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891614

Picture No. 10891614
Brown Hares - boxing in early morning mist - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891612

Picture No. 10891612
Brown Hares - boxing in early morning sunshine - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891613

Picture No. 10891613
Brown Hares - boxing in early morning mist - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891611

Picture No. 10891611
Brown Hares - boxing in early morning sunshine - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891603

Picture No. 10891603
Brown Hare - stretching after long rest period - February (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891609

Picture No. 10891609
Brown Hares - 2 fight whilst 5 others rest in the morning mist and dew - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891608

Picture No. 10891608
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 4 ardent males - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891606

Picture No. 10891606
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 5 ardent males - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891607

Picture No. 10891607
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 4 ardent males (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891605

Picture No. 10891605
Brown Hares - female tries to fend off 2 ardent males (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891604

Picture No. 10891604
Brown Hares - running across field - February (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891602

Picture No. 10891602
Brown Hare - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891601

Picture No. 10891601
Brown Hare - March (Lepus capensis) Date:

Background imageLepus Collection: Picture No. 10891168

Picture No. 10891168
European / Brown Hare - hiding in tall grass (Lepus europaeus) Date:




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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.