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Brown Hare

You should only consider rescuing a Hare if:

The Hare has been involved in an RTA (Road Traffic Accident)

The Hare appears unable to move

The Hare has obvious external injuries

The Hare has been involved in a fight with another animal

The Hare is caught up in a fence, wire, netting or anyother similar restriction which is likely to have caused constriction injuries

The Hare is very small and has been left unaccompanied by an adult Hare for at least ONE HOUR

Facts About Hares

• Hares, are in very close relation to the Rabbit; although comparatively different in appearance.

• Brown Hares are in rapid decline, which means that these Hares may not be seen as often

• Hares are not classed as Rodents, but are classed in a totally unique group of animals called Lagomorphs

Common incidents with Hares

• Hares are usually involved in RTAs

• Hares are prone to diseases, as with any wild animal

• Another common incident with Hares are the ones that survive being shot with an air rifle, which can usually inflict very painful injuries

The protection of Rabbits & Hares in the UK

The only protection that is currently enforced under UK law for these animals is protection from cruelty, by the Protection Of Animals Act of 1911, and the Wild Mammals Act of 1996.

If you believe at anytime, that either of the above acts are being breached, you can call the League Against Cruel Sports for more information, or alternatively, visit there website by using the links panel on the left of this page.

League Against Cruel Sports : 0845 330 8486

Multimedia

There is a video of Rabbits living in the wild, which is available on the Multimedia page.

To take a look at this video, click on the Multimedia link at the top of this page.