Lepus Collection

HARE
(lepus europaeus) Brown hare

Canis Major Star Map
Canis Major (dog) and Lepus (hare) constellation

Hare (Bewick)
lepus timidus Harmless and inoffensive... fearful of every danger and attentive to every alarm, the Hare is continually upon the watch

European hare (Lepus europaeus), Wirral, England, UK, May

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

Brown hare, (Lepus europaeus), group of animals in field, Islay, Scotland, UK. March

Picture No. 10877827
Brown Hare - Oxon (Lepus capensis) Date:

Whittaker / Canis Major
Including the Canis Major (dog) and Lepus (hare) constellation

Picture No. 10899391
European / Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) Date:

Gliese 229 system, artwork
Gliese 229 system. Computer artwork of the brown dwarf Gliese 229 b (Gl229 b, right) in orbit around its parent star, the red dwarf Gliese 229 (upper left)

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) lying in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland, UK
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Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) adult resting in snow hole, Scotland, UK, February

Whittaker Star Map 24
Including Orion and Lepus

Picture No. 10899075
European Hare (Lepus capensis) Date:

Calling hare, alpine hare, varying hare and hooded rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus, Lepus capensis, Lepus timidus
5856435 Calling hare, alpine hare, varying hare and hooded rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus, Lepus capensis, Lepus timidus; (add.info.: Calling hare, alpine hare)

Mountain hare, Lepus timidus 1, mythical jackalope or horned hare, Lepus temperamentalus 2, northern white hare
FLO4573995 Mountain hare, Lepus timidus 1, mythical jackalope or horned hare, Lepus temperamentalus 2, northern white hare, Lepus timidus 3, snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus 4, rabbit

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus), sub-adult in summer coat on moorland, Scotland, UK, August

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in summer pelage amongst heather, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) close-up portrait of adult, Scotland, UK. August

RF - Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult in arable field, Scotland, UK, August

Desert hare (Lepus tibetanus)face and ears portrait, Inner Mongolia, China

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in extreme winds with spin drifts of snow, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, February 2018

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) grooming itself, with back foot raised, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, February. Highly Commended in the Animal Behaviour category of the British Wildlife

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult running in wintery landscape. Derbyshire, UK, January

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult bounding across a snow covered field in front of a nearby sheep. Derbyshire, UK, January

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) running in half summer coat, Peak District, UK April

RF - Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) head portrait, Norfolk, UK. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights)
RF - Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) head portrait, Norfolk, UK. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) on snow covered moorland at last light, Derbyshire, UK

European hare (Lepus europaeus), Danube Delta, Romania. July

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) runs down a snowy mountain side. Monadhliath Mountains, Scotland

RF - Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) running through field of grass, Scotland, UK.May (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult in arable field, Scotland, August

European hare (Lepus europaeus), two leverets crouched in soil. Navarra, Spain. August

Footprints of Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) with Northern lights (Aurora borealis) over Senja, Norway. February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in winter pelage sitting on snow, Scotland, UK, February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) feeding, close up, Scotland, UK, April

Brown hare (Lepus timidus) adult running across snow-covered field, Scotland, UK

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in white winter coat stretching - in snowy habitat, Scotland. Highly Commended in the Mammals category of the GDT European Photographer of the Year Competition 2015

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult male pursuing female, Derbyshire, UK, February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) on snow, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. January

Lombardy, Italy. Mountain hare

Picture No. 10863964
Arctic Hare sitting in tundra, in snow (Lepus arcticus) Date:

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), adult in summer pelage on upland moor, Scotland, UK, June

Brown hare, (Lepus europaeus), male and female displaying courting behaviour, Islay, Scotland, UK. March

Brown hare, (Lepus europaeus), males in pursuit of female that is in season, Islay, Scotland, UK. March

Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) sitting in field of fresh green grass, Scotland, UK. May
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) sitting in field of fresh green grass, Scotland, UK.May

Celestial chart: Winter, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving)
XND70409 Celestial chart: Winter, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving) by Emslie, John (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by John Emslie (1813-75))

Black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) feeding on leaves, Texas, USA. May

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"Lepus: The Majestic Hare of the Starry Canis Major" In the vast expanse of the night sky, a constellation known as Canis Major reveals its secrets. Amongst its celestial wonders lies Lepus, a captivating hare that has inspired awe and wonder for centuries. Just like its namesake in ancient mythology, Lepus is associated with swiftness and agility. Its position within the Canis Major star map symbolizes the grace and elegance of this remarkable creature. From Bewick's enchanting illustrations to real-life encounters in Scotland's snowy landscapes, hares have always held a special place in our hearts. Witnessing mountain hares boxing playfully amidst glistening snowflakes evokes both admiration and joy. The European hare, found on England's Wirral peninsula during May, showcases nature's ability to adapt and thrive across diverse environments. Its presence reminds us of the resilience embedded within these magnificent creatures. Picture No. 10877827 captures an adult mountain hare finding solace in a cozy snow hole during February—a testament to their survival instincts even in harsh conditions. Whittaker's artwork beautifully depicts this scene alongside Canis Major, merging artistry with astronomy seamlessly. Further into space lies Gliese 229 system—an intriguing connection between distant stars and earthly hares—illustrating how inspiration can transcend boundaries beyond our imagination. Highlands' picturesque scenery offers another glimpse into Lepus' world; Picture No. 10899075 portrays a mountain hare resting peacefully amongst heather-covered snow—an exquisite blend of colors that epitomizes nature's harmony. Lepus continues to captivate our minds as we explore both astronomical wonders above us and terrestrial marvels around us. Let us cherish these moments where science intertwines with artistry, reminding us of the beauty that surrounds us every day.