Leporidae - rabbits, hares
 There are about 54 species in this order. They are found in all parts of the world, except for
Australia and Antarctica. They are found in a variety of habitats including deserts, forests, the tundra, swamps, and grasslands. Rabbits and hares have soft fur, long ears, short tails, and powerful rear legs that they use to hop and jump. Hares are usually larger than rabbits. They have longer ears that are black-tipped ears and are born with fur and with their eyes open. Rabbits are born blind and hairless! Females in this order are larger than males. Rabbits and hares are herbivores.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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