RSPB Spotlight Hares

The book "Spotlight: Hares" is a comprehensive guide to these fascinating animals, featuring stunning color photos and expert text by a naturalist. It explores the biology, evolution, natural history, behavior, and ecology of British and global hares, including their interactions with humans in agriculture, habitat management, shooting, and hunting. It also discusses the cultural significance of hares, such as the Easter hare and their role in folklore and literature. The author provides tips on how to observe hares in the wild.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Spotlight: Hares is a captivating guide that delves into the world of these fascinating creatures with a plethora of eye-catching color photographs and informative text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Hares, with their wild gaze, swift movements, and enigmatic nature, stand as the mysterious and untameable cousins of rabbits. Whether encountered in the vast expanses of Britain's sweeping countryside or in the cultural tapestry of human history and folklore, hares have always held a special place in the hearts of nature enthusiasts. In this comprehensive guide, the RSPB Spotlight Hares takes a deep dive into the lives of two British species: the Brown Hare, widely distributed across the UK and Europe, and its more northerly relative, the Mountain Hare, found in Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, and the Russian Federation. The book offers exciting and up-to-date information on these incredible lagomorphs, covering their biology, evolution, natural history, behavior, including courtship rituals, and ecology. Additionally, it provides insights into the charismatic species of hares found elsewhere in the world and explores the connections between hares, rabbits, and pikas. The author delves into the intricate relationships between hares and humans, examining their interactions in agriculture, habitat management, shooting and hunting, as well as in culinary matters. Through her detailed discussions, Nancy Jennings sheds light on why hares, often regarded as mythical animals of hill and meadow, are so sensitive to the changes we make to age-old farming landscapes. The significance of hares in our culture is also explored, including the Easter hare, Lewis Carroll's mad March hare, and their role as shape-changers. Furthermore, the book offers valuable tips on where and how to observe hares in their natural habitat, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to appreciate these elusive creatures.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399405041