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Your chances of seeing Cape Hare in Addo Elephant National Park
Needs some luck. Cape Hare live in Addo Elephant National Park, but you need a good drive or some luck to see them. opspoor shows you where they've been seen recently, so you know which roads to drive.
When to see Cape Hare in Addo Elephant National Park
Cape Hare are most active at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Cape Hare's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Cape Hare in Addo Elephant National Park: best roads
Drive
Nzipondo Loop, Vukani Loop and Gorah Loop run through open grassland: good country for Cape Hare.
- Nzipondo Loop6.2 km · open grassland
- Vukani Loop4 km · open grassland
- Gorah Loop10.2 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Cape Hare have actually been seen recently.
About the Cape Hare
The Cape hare is a medium-sized hare of southern Africa, commonly found in grassland, savanna, agricultural areas and semi-arid habitats. It has long ears, powerful hind legs and a grey-brown coat that provides effective camouflage against dry vegetation. It is primarily nocturnal and feeds mainly on grasses, herbs and other vegetation. Cape hares are generally solitary and rely on their speed, agility and ability to make sudden changes of direction to escape predators.
How to identify the Cape Hare
Medium-sized hare with long ears, powerful hind legs and a compact body. Coat is generally sandy-brown to grey-brown above with a paler underside, and the ears often have dark tips.
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