Lagomorphs

mammals · hoppers · teeth

Two main families. Lagomorphs split into two groups: rabbits and hares (called Leporidae) and pikas (called Ochotonidae). There are about 110 different species of lagomorphs in the world today.

Found everywhere. You can find lagomorphs hopping around on every continent except freezing Antarctica. Humans have even brought European rabbits and hares to new places where they didn't originally live.

Unique teeth setup. Lagomorphs have a special feature that makes them different from rodents: they have extra small teeth behind their main front teeth. This helps them chew tough plants and grasses.

Built for bouncing. These animals have powerful back legs that let them hop and run fast to escape predators. Their strong legs and lightweight bodies make them perfect at fleeing danger.

Rabbits and hares everywhere. The rabbit and hare family has ten different groups of rabbits and one group of hares. Pikas, their smaller cousins, look a bit like stubby rabbits and live in rocky mountain areas.