Wildlifeof Mongolia
Tolai Hare
Leporidae
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Lepus tolai
Basic stats
Diet
Seeds, roots, and other plant matter
Habitat
Semi-desert, steppe, rocky ground, grassland, and river valleys
Range
Central Asia, including much of Mongolia
Size
Approximately 400–590mm
Weight
1.7–2.7kg
The tolai hare is a Central Asian hare weighing about 1.7–2.7kg and measuring roughly 400–590mm. Its coat varies through yellow, brown, and grey, and its long ears end in black tips. Compared with the European hare it is generally smaller and adapted to drier country. Accurate identification should combine size, locality, coat, and ear pattern because several hares overlap in parts of Mongolia. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It is native across much of Mongolia and other parts of Central Asia, using semi-desert, steppe, rocky ground, grassland, and river valleys. Tolai hares are mainly active at dusk and night, although young animals and feeding adults may appear by day. Seeds, roots, and other plant material are eaten. The Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment maps it widely through Mongolia's Altai and Gobi-Altai ranges. (Wikipedia; Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment)
Quick answers
- What does the Tolai Hare eat?
- Seeds, roots, and other plant matter
- What habitat does the Tolai Hare live in?
- Semi-desert, steppe, rocky ground, grassland, and river valleys
- Where is the Tolai Hare found?
- Central Asia, including much of Mongolia
- How big is the Tolai Hare?
- Approximately 400–590mm
- How much does the Tolai Hare weigh?
- 1.7–2.7kg