It is a common misconception that hares and rabbits are the same, or at least very similar. This idea is merely a myth, and there are multiple reasons why.
Physical Differences
Hares are generally larger and faster than rabbits, with longer ears and larger feet. Hares have black markings on their fur. Baby rabbits are born blind with no fur, while baby hares are born with fur and eyesight. A young hair is called a leveret, whereas a young rabbit is called a kit. Rabbits and hares both molt, usually in spring and fall. A rabbit's brown summer coat is replaced with a grayish winter pelt. Hares turn white in the winter.
Behavioral Differences
Hares have not been domesticated, whereas some rabbits are kept as pets. Rabbits have burrows or warrens underground. Hares have nests above ground, and rely on running rather than burrowing for protection. Rabbits are very social animals and live in colonies, while hares usually live alone or in pairs. Rabbits prefer soft stems, vegetables, or grass. Hares eat harder food: bark and small twigs or shoots.
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