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Hares, Rabbits, and Pikas - Order Lagomorpha

Hares, pikas, and rabbits (Order Lagomorpha) are small terrestrial mammals that can be found in a diverse range of habitats on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
Hares, Rabbits, and Pikas (Order Lagomorpha)
Lagomorphs have short tails, large ears, eyes that are positioned high on each side of the head, and narrow, slitlike nostriles that they are able to close completely.
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