Understanding Winter Migration of Arctic Hares in the North

by White Fox | Jul 23, 2024 | Arctic Hare Habitat Behavior

The winter migration of Arctic hares involves moving from summer habitats near Alert, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, to the Lake Hazen basin. This journey lasts over 40 days and covers distances exceeding 300 kilometers for some hares. Using satellite...

Behaviors of Arctic Hares in the Wild

by White Fox | Jul 23, 2024 | Arctic Hare Habitat Behavior

Arctic hares exhibit distinct behaviors in the wild, including intricate mating rituals and polygamous tendencies in males from April to May. Females prepare insulated hidden shelters and provide sole parental care, nursing leverets and teaching survival...

Understanding the Mating Habits of Arctic Hares

by White Fox | Jul 23, 2024 | Arctic Hare Habitat Behavior

Arctic hares breed from April to May, with females giving birth to 2-8 leverets after a 50-day gestation period. They exhibit polygynous mating behaviors and establish territories through dominance displays and scent marking. Leverets are born fully furred and...

Unique Mating Rituals of Arctic Hares

by White Fox | Jul 23, 2024 | Arctic Hare Habitat Behavior

Arctic hares exhibit fascinating and complex mating rituals, characterized by a shift from solitary behavior to active seeking of partners in April and May. Males become polygynous, establishing and defending territories with scent marking and physical combat...

Why Do Arctic Hares Exhibit Unique Breeding Behaviors?

by White Fox | Jul 23, 2024 | Arctic Hare Habitat Behavior

Arctic hares display distinctive breeding behaviors mainly to safeguard the survival and genetic diversity of their offspring in harsh environments. Their mating season takes place in April or May, coordinating births with gentler weather and heightened food...