Irish Wildlife Hare Art Frame 9"x 9"

 Hare  Irish;   Giorria                               

Colour; Russet brown with white tail and underbelly. 
Size; Adults weigh 3 to 4kg, Females usually being slightly larger than males.
Habitat; Widespread throughout the country from sand dunes to mountain habitats.
Feeding; Grass and heather are the main sources of food.
Mating; All year round, but mainly Spring and Summer. Litters from 1 to 4 young.
Life span in the wild; Can be up to 9 years.

Lore; The hare is said to have been the favourite animal & the earthly form of Eostre, the fertility goddess who gave us the name for our Easter holiday.