The brown hare is a long-eared mammal. It is larger than the mountain hare, and keeps its brown color even during the winter.

The brown hare is well adapted to life in the parks and gardens of cities. Brown hares are the most common on the outskirts of cities, where they have access to shelter, grasses and shrubs. 

During the winter, the brown hare has trouble finding food. This is why it usually has to resort to chewing the bark of trees and shrubs. The brown hare especially likes the bark of the apple tree, which can cause problems for gardeners.