Burmese hare

The Burmese hare (Lepus peguensis), also known as the Siamese hare, is a species of medium-sized hare found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is typically found in forest clearings, croplands, wastelands, and sandy areas along coasts and rivers. Some populations have been found in the mountains of Thailand, though it is more often found at lower elevations below 800 metres (2,600 feet). The Burmese hare's closest relative is the Hainan hare, though it is more similar in appearance to the Indian hare.

The Burmese hare is identifiable by its reddish-grey body and white underbody fur. It is distinguished from the similar-looking Indian hare by its tail, which is black on top. The Burmese hare is most active during the night and at twilight, and is herbivorous, feeding upon grass, twigs, and bark. It is also territorial. It reproduces several times a year, with each litter yielding one to seven young. The hares live up to six years on average. Though hunting and expanding rice farming threaten Burmese hare populations, the species is generally common throughout its wide distribution. Some populations are thought to be increasing in size due to logging operations creating favourable hare habitats. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers it to be a least-concern species.