Lepus timidus (Mountain Hare)
General description:
Mountain and brown hares were introduced into the islands for sport.The population of mountain hares persists but it is small and restricted to the upland areas of Lewis and Harris. There are no recent records of brown hares (Lepus europaeus).
Additional Information
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Conservation status:
EU Habitats Directive Annex 5
Bern Convention Appendix 3
Scottish Biodiversity List of species of principal importance for biodiversity conservation
Local Distribution: