Lepus Collection (page 6)

Brown Hares watching from Gorse bush. Havergate Island Suffolk

Brown Hare watching from Gorse bush. Havergate Island Suffolk

Brown Hare Grooming

Brown Hare running

Brown Hare scratching

Palaeolithic food gathering, artwork C016 / 8286
Palaeolithic food gathering. Artwork of humans gathering, scavenging and looking for food in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe

Hailstones, 18th century C015 / 6063
Hailstones. 18th-century artwork of a flash of lightning and large hailstones killing hares and birds. Artwork from The Natural History of Lancashire, Cheshire

Orion constellations, 1829 C016 / 4410
Orion constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Lepus Cuniculus, Rabbit
Plate XVIII of a dissection of a Rabbit from Anatomy of Vertebrates by Daniel McAlpine, published in 1881

Lepus europaeus, European brown hare and Mustela nivalis, le
Hare and Weasel. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus europaeus, European brown hare
Plate 33 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Lepus timideus, hare design
Pencil sketch for the terracotta decoration of the Natural History Museum, London by Alfred Waterhouse 1874-1879. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s

Sylvilagus palustris, marsh rabbit
Lepus Palustris (Bachman), Marsh rabbit. Plate 18 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 1, 1845, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Sylvilagus aquaticus, swamp rabbit
Lepus Aquaticus (Bachman), Swamp Hare (Male). Plate 37 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 1, 1845, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Lepus americanus, snowshoe hare
Lepus Americanus (Erxlebein), Northern Hare (Summer. Male and Female). Plate 11 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

Buteo swainsoni, Swainsons hawk
Plate 372 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus, adult in meadow eating, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) Profile - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus, adult in meadow, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Brown Hare, Lepus europaeus, young eating, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Canis Major, Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris. Astronomical chart showing a dog, a rabbit, Noahs dove, and sculpting tools forming the constellations. Date 1825

Iberian Hare, Extremadura, Spain

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) leveret about 10 days old

Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Lepus californicus, adult, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) running in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland
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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) sitting up in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland
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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) stretching in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland
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Irish Hare (Lepus timidus, sub species hibernicus) grazing on a coastal grassy knoll. Argyll and the Islands, Scotland
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Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) running in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland
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Irish Hare (Lepus timidus, sub species hibernicus) grazing on a coastal grassy knoll. Argyll and the Islands, Scotland
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Brown Hare (Lepus capensis) eating grass in a meadow, with leaves sticking out of mouth Argyll, Scotland
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Brown Hare (Lepus capensis) resting in a grassy meadow. Argyll, Scotland, UK
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Brown Hare (Lepus capensis) running photographed mid stride in a grassy meadow, head on Argyll, Scotland
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Cape Hare - On open savannah plains - Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya
MAB-1140 Cape Hare - On open savannah plains Maasai Mara North Reserve Kenya Lepus capensis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Young European rabbit in sand dunes North Berwick, Scotland
MAB-1 Young European rabbit in sand dunes North Berwick, Scotland, UK Lepus cuniculus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hyginus / Lepus
LEPUS The hare

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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.