Leporid Mammal (Noun)
Meaning
Rabbits and hares.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Leporid mammals such as rabbits and hares have numerous adaptations to survive in their environment.
- A leporid mammal in the family Leporidae, the European rabbit is a popular pet and a wild animal.
- Hares are usually larger leporid mammals than rabbits and have longer ears and longer hind legs.
- Cottontail rabbits are a common type of leporid mammal in North America, known for the white underside of their tails.
- The leporid mammals in this region include the Snowshoe Hare, the eastern Cottontail, and several species of rabbits.