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Although called a hare, the belgian hare (Oryctologus cuniculus) is in fact a rabbit. The color of the Belgian Hare is a deep, rich, red of a tan or chestnut shade with brilliant black wavy ticking over its back and hips (short fur). Its eyes are large and bold and are surrounded by light circles giving a wild alert expression. Its legs are long, slender, straight and have very fine bones. This rabbit originated in Flanders and was imported to England where it was selectively bred until the present day form was produced. It has been succesfully introduced to America and inhabits the northwest teritories of Canada and Alaska, as well as the lower 48 states.
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The reason for this interest in rabbit hunting and for the high hunting success is that the rabbit is not only a fine sporting animal, but he is available. There's hardly a farm, forested area, subdivision or even a vacant city lot in the state with a small piece of habitat that doesn't have a few rabbits. Where conditions are really favorable, densities of 200 rabbits on 40 acres can readily develop.
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In the folklore of the United States, a rabbit's foot is frequently carried as an amulet, and is often made into a keychain, where it is thought to bring luck. The practice derives from the system of African-American folk magic called hoodoo.
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