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Mountain Hare and Rabbit

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Posted by Ron McCombe on December 10, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Mountain Hare and Rabbit
I was photographing mountain hares yesterday, I spotted this one sitting in a hollow in the snow as I watched I noticed a rabbit on is burrow next to the hare. The rabbit was trying to get out but every time he tried , the hare would smack across the head forcing him back into the hole. I was there for over two hours and the poor rabbit never got out during that time.

Its a cruel world
Posted by Robert Lawrence on December 10, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Great story Ron and a well caught interaction image.
Posted by Neil Burton on December 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM
That is funny. Bet you had fun watching. Interesting capture too.
Posted by Tom_W on December 10, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Have you any idea as to why it was doing this? Anybody?

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Posted by Craig Nash on December 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Great story would also love to know the reasoning. Interesting image rarely see them together.
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Remarkable timing Ron, a superb behavioural shot and well worth all your effort. :toast: