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Rabbits and hares are alike in many ways. Both have long ears and stubby

tails. Both are good jumpers. However,the hare has longer ears and longer hind
legs than the rabbit. Hares like to live alone, while two or three rabbit families may

live together. Also, rabbits like to live underground in large burrows. Hares like to
live above the ground and they might hide in another animal’s burrow.

A hare can grow up to 25 inches and weigh up to 10 pounds,while a rabbit can
grow up to 17 inches and weigh up to 3 pounds. Both come out only at night to eat

grass. A hare can run as fast as 45 miles an hour to escape its enemies. It can
even swim across a river. It can be a great pest to farmers.

A female hare can have babies around four times a year and feeds them for
about two weeks, then leaves them to fend for themselves . On the other hand,

the female rabbit can have babies up to eight times a year. The babies are born
blind and without any fur on their bodies. When they are about three weeks old,

they are old enough to take care of themselves.

Main Idea

What is the main idea of this story?

a. rabbits and hares

b. rabbits and hair
c. rare habits of hares and rabbits

d. rabbits that like to live underground

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