BreedingThe Cape Hare is a non seasonal breeder, which births throughout the year, although births tend to peak during the rainy season. It gives birth to one to three leverets after a gestation period of 42 days. Young are fully furred and weigh 100 grams at birth. The eyes open, and newly born are capable of hearing and moving around, within 48 hours of birth. Leverets are suckled by females for only ten minutes each night. Lactation is continued for a period of three weeks only. No nests are provided for litters.
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