The Hare
A complete natural history
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Merlin Unwin Books
Published:1st Mar '19
Should be back in stock very soon

There is something special about a hare.
Many who have fallen under the spell of this elusive, beautiful and contradictory creature have longed to know more about its secretive life.
But few researchers have had the patience and skill to untangle fact from fiction, to reveal the surprising evidence about this truly wild animal. And few photographers have managed to capture so many rare images of the hare on camera.
Jill Mason presents a lively account of the natural history of the hare, covering its behaviour throughout the seasons, its courtship and breeding, its favoured habitats and worldwide distribution, its remarkable survival techniques, its predators and its hunters.
The superstitions and folklore which surround the hare are explored; and the latest scientific findings and conservation initiatives are clearly reported for the general reader.
A total of 230 stunning colour photographs, by talented wildlife photographer David Mason, include pictures of hare behaviour never caught on camera before.
A lively and comprehensive account of the life and natural history of the hare. David Mason’s photographs add vivid detail.
* The Field *What is there to say about a hare? A hell of a lot, is the answer. Jill Mason has tackled the subject from every imaginable angle and produced an unexpectedly fascinating book.
* The Independent *A really conclusive book and as the first major work on the hare for over 30 years it is a welcome one that would sit easily either on the coffee table or in the reference library. A pleasure to read.
* Shooting Gazette *I promise you will not be disappointed.
* Sporting PreISBN: 9781910723937
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 915g
224 pages
2nd Revised edition