One of the smallest representatives of the genus Lepus . Weight is about 1.4 kg (1.1-1.9 kg). The head and back are the same sandy-brownish color in the summer with a pinkish tint, the sides are sandy-yellow, the belly is white. The tail is the same color as the back, without the black coloration typical of many hares. Like many desert species, the Yarkend hare has very large ears. They are devoid of black tips, which makes the Yarken hare different from other species of the genus. Winter fur is noticeably lighter. Subspecies are absent [2] .
Inhabits the steppe plots in the Tarim basin on the outskirts of the Takla-Makan desert . In fact , the range of this species is represented by a ring, and there are no Yarkend hares in the central part of the Takla-Makan desert [2] . Endemic of China.
Habitats
It prefers tamarisk thickets or turangi islets along the channels of the rivers disappearing in the desert, originating in the mountains [2] .
Nutrition
It feeds on herbaceous plants, sometimes it can cause damage to crops, including eating melons [2] .
Reproduction
Little is known. The brood size is usually 2, but there may be broods and 5 rabbits each. Pregnant females were recorded in May, newly born hares were found in September [2] , that is, the breeding season covers the whole summer, and, like other hares, it seems to bring several broods per season.
The hunting sight. The number is quite large. From 1958 to 1981, about 10,000 skins were purchased from hunters annually, with no signs of a decrease in numbers. On foot, in 1 hour, he could see up to 20 birds with one stone or more. However, the number may significantly decrease with the further development and economic use of the desert [2] .
