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Email: info@hare-preservation-trust.co.uk

Post: The Hare Preservation Trust
PO Box 447
Bridgwater
TA6 9GA

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worldlagomorph World Lagomorph Society @worldlagomorph ·
22 May

🐇🏔️Climate and land-use change are reshaping Alpine hares genetic connectivity. Using landscape genetics, a new study found mountain hares depend on shrinking high-altitude corridors, while European hares expand through valleys.
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70918

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16 Apr

RT @arminkahelic: It’s great to see reports in the FT that the King’s Speech will include a close season for hares. It’s an important and…

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carlosbedson Dr Carlos Bedson @carlosbedson ·
15 Apr

Ten years, surveys mountain hares Peak District. Completed!
2017–2026: 1200+ km straight line transects, 3300+ observations.
Supported by @HPT_Official @PTES and Kind People.
Last report 58% decline.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389924517_Seven_Year_Decline_of_Mountain_Hare_Abundance_in_the_Peak_District_England
2025 and 2026, further decline.
Surveys resume 2027

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carlosbedson Dr Carlos Bedson @carlosbedson ·
8 Apr

Some recent Easter bunnies to enjoy. Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) from the Peak District, England @PTES @HPT_Official @peakdistrict

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  • The Hare Preservation Trust
    • Campaigns
  • Species & Status
    • Brown Hare History & Status
    • Mountain Hare
    • Irish Hare
    • Sightings
  • Helping Hares
    • Leveret Alert
    • Hare Rearing
    • Farmer Help
  • Join Us
  • Shop
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