Brown Hare
Speed: Around 45 MPH
A lot of confusion seems to come into play when it comes to the differences between Rabbits & Hares. This is understandable, as they do look a lot alike. However, Hares tend to be a good bit larger than rabbits. This is especially true when it comes to the legs & feet. That can be incredibly helpful when it comes to hopping length, height, and of course, speed. Rabbits actually live in complex burrows that are quite elaborate. Hares, meanwhile, live above ground. Usually in something like a simple log or nest.
They also do not have as many children per pregnancy as rabbits. Ultimately, they are quite different but the largeness is what is most important about the Hare. Their speed as a result of this can be quite impressive. They are able to reach speeds of up to 45 mph on average, but it can seem faster. Since they are relatively small, they can navigate around a particular area much better than larger predators. This ability allows them to escape harm quite often. Therefore, most predators have to be incredibly sneaky to catch them.