12. Hare Family - (LEPORIDAE) Genus Species - Serial numbers - (315- Pickford farm, Perserverance Junction, 12 mi N. Port Elizabeth, Sept. 1.) They have lived in the same habitat as the Springhare. Shot this hare along the Swarthops river which is open country with quickly pear and low brush and grassland, semi-arid habitat. This is the Common, Cape Hare which has a wide distribution in South Africa. During the day the hare hides under cover of thick brush or clumps of high grass. This hare was shot at night with the aid of a lamp.