A hare with thick, soft fur, widespread on the plateau.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Alpine meadow, scrub
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Alpine meadows, steppe and scrub.
Diet
Grasses and herbs.
Ecological role
Prey for foxes, wolves, lynx and eagles.
Threats
Hunting and poisoning campaigns aimed at small mammals.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.