Hispid Hare-Commonly Known as Assam Rabbit,these creatures look so cute, a rare and threatened species that lives amid tall grasslands,their population is relatively low.Best Place to see them- Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Lagomorpha Family: Leporidae Genus: Caprolagus Blyth, 1845 Species: C. hispidus Distribution and habitat: The historic range of hispid hares extended from Uttar Pradesh through southern Nepal, the northern region of West Bengal to Assam and into Bangladesh. Today, distribution is sporadic in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and possibly Bhutan. They occupy tracts of early successional tall grasslands and take refuge in marshy areas or grasses adjacent to river banks during the dry season, when these areas are susceptible to burning. The population in the extensive grasslands of Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve may be of international significance. Researchers camera trapped the first hispid hares in an area of 38 km2 (15 sq mi) in the reserve in April 2010.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:17:46 +0000
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