EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

1-7 July 2019

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Cape Hare in the Grass

Cape Hare (Lepus capensis), Family Leporidae
Masai Mara, Kenya

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation: Trying to avoid detection is this immobile cape hare in the Masai Mara of southern Kenya. I don't blame this hare, existing in a land of predators galore ... lions, hyenas, servals, eagles, the list goes on ...

Next week's picture: Why Did the Koala Cross the Road?

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