Mad As A March Hare

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  1. Sjoerd

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    A local dutch photographer took these foto’s. Oké it isn’t march, but the hares are already presenting with signs of madness for our entertainment.
    My Bride maintains that the only crazy thing here is me! :eek:
     
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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Wow, look at those little buggers JUMP!
    Hope they stay out of your garden!
     
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    Your bride is right, as always, but those critters are a very good crazyness nr. 2.
     
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    They are looking pretty frisky.
     
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    That's a sure sign that spring won't be too long now.
     
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    Chuckle—Netty, I hope they do too.

    Droopy— as always...AS ALWAYS! Please don’t encourage her. Why do you two always have to stick up for each other.
    Whattr yew loik.

    Aren’t they just, Cayu. I imagine not so frisky now, with this big double storm rolling through.

    Yes Eileen— I see it that was as well. I cant wait.
     
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    What do you mean? I really don't understand what you're trying to tell.. ee... Th--- line .... cracking up .... can't .... Hello? .... you hear.... Hello?
     
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    D’oh !!!
     
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    All right, I have to ask. Why are hares "mad" in March? Is it anger or derangement? Can anyone help me with this?
     
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    The answer may lie in Lewis Carroll’s novel, although he did not coin that term.
    Having said that when it is courtship time they behave really weirdly, jumping about, boxing. I have seen them in the fields in the spring.
     
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    Aha, the light dawns! Thank you for clarifying this for me. I had forgotten about Carrol and his Alice. Breeding season does get a bit loopy, especially here in Texas!
    rr
     
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    Brilliant shots :)
     
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