Bandipur Tiger Reserve -India, May 2013
They are called black-naped hares due to the patch of black fur that runs along the nape of the neck.Usually they spend much of the daytime sleeping in depressions made in the grass. Occasionally they will be seen stretched out on their sides, sunning themselves. They are primarily diurnal and solitary, though may aggregate somewhat for breeding.I was lucky to get this shy species in the open .....view and enjoy
Common Name: Black-naped Hare
Family: LeporidaeGenus: Lepus
Species: L. nigricollis
IUCN status: Least Concern
EXIF:Nikon D5000| NIKKOR 70-300mmVR | 1/700s | 0 EV | f/5.6 | ISO 200 | 300mm | Spot Metering | Manual |Handheld| Flash Not Used
Image Copyrighted to Dr.B.Krishna Mohan (Dr.BKM) and not to be used without permission in any form..
