The European Hare (Lepus europaeus): A Picky Herbivore Searching for Plant Parts Rich in Fat.

European hares of both sexes rely on fat reserves, particularly during the reproduc-tive season. Therefore, hares should select dietary plants rich in fat and energy. However, hares also require essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) such as linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to...

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Main Authors: Stéphanie C Schai-Braun, Thomas S Reichlin, Thomas Ruf, Erich Klansek, Frieda Tataruch, Walter Arnold, Klaus Hackländer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4521881?pdf=render