Physical Description
The Japanese hare has a body length that ranges from 12 to 18 inches long. Its tail will grow to lengths of 1- 3 inches long. Its front legs grow from 4 to 6 inches and the back legs can grow from 6 inches to 8 inches long. The Japanese hare's ears grow to be about 2 inches long when fully grown. The Japanese hare is one of the many mammals that change the color of the fur according to the season. Although all Japanese hares do not change their fur color, those that live in varying climate conditions do.
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