Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — Lepus capensis

~ Credit for spotting this Lepus capensis is owed to XU Ni, who brought it to our attention. Aside from Nairobi National Park by night, Samburu is where I've most regularly observed Cape Hares. Their immense staring eyes stand out at a distance. What sophisticated low light vision they must have! This particular hare was in no hurry to hide, remaining visible in the morning light for these images to be made. With numerous predators about, a Cape Hare must be especially wily and vigilant in order to survive.