Where Does the Hispid Hare Live?

In Asia the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus), which is classified as an endangered species by the IUCN, occupies the dense, tall grassland (commonly referred to as elephant grass) along the southern Himalayan foothills of Nepal, Bangladesh, and India.

Where is hispid hare found in India?

Hispid hare is a shy and reclusive species found to have living in the tall grassland habitats of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in northern West Bengal, apart from Dudwa and Manas in India. Due to its habit of living in the places where the height of grasses are more than 3 meters direct sighting was difficult.

How many Hispid hares left 2020?

The animal is now restricted mainly to Assam and Jaldapara and is listed as endangered on IUCN Red List. World population of the species is said to be below 300 individuals.

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