Hare magnet – Backyard Heroes

Discover the European hare (Lepus europaeus), one of the most majestic and iconic mammals of the European landscape. With its long ears, powerful hind legs, and golden-brown fur, the hare is a symbol of open fields, ancient folklore, and untamed nature — faster than almost any other European land mammal and wilder than its cousin, the rabbit. Where the hare roams, the landscape thrives.

This premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic long ears and powerful build of this beloved field dweller.

Conservation Status: Least Concern (but rapidly declining)

• Population: Severely declined in Europe — up to 80% decrease in some regions
• Habitat: Open fields, grasslands, forest edges, and heathlands across Europe
• Major Threats: Intensive agriculture, pesticide use, loss of wildflower-rich field margins
• Ecological Role: Grazer that promotes plant diversity and indispensable prey for foxes, buzzards, and owls
• Special Feature: Young hares (leverets) are born with open eyes and a full coat — immediately self-sufficient

Fascinating Facts:

• Hares can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h — one of Europe's fastest land mammals
• Unlike rabbits, hares live entirely above ground — they do not dig burrows
• Hares are famous for their "mad March dances" — where males and females box during mating season
• Young hares are born with open eyes and a full coat and are self-sufficient within hours
• Hares are nocturnal but become active during the day in spring during the mating season
• They can regulate their body temperature through their large ears, which act as radiators

How to help hares in your area?

• Create wildflower meadows and leave grass uncut in corners of your garden
• Plant native grasses, herbs, and wildflowers
• Avoid pesticides — hares need diverse plant nutrition
• Provide shelters with hedges and field margins
• Support nature-friendly agriculture in your area

Read our complete rewilding guide for your garden →

We partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.

With the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – so you directly contribute to the preservation of the hare and its habitat.

Part of our Backyard Heroes collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the majestic field sprinter of the European landscape.