Purple hare
Scientific Name: Sylvilagus purpurea  |
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Physical Description Body Type: Rodentia Biological Information Diet: Herbivorous |
The Purple hare, also called the Apollonian purple hare, is a species of rabbit native to the northeastern quarter of Apollonia. It is unique purple and white fur, owing to a genetic mutation brought on by high levels of ionizing radon released millennia ago (which also created the extensive amethyst deposits found in the Purple Isles and Eesdeheito). In the very early days of Micras the animal was worshipped and led to the establishment of the Purple Bunny Federation along the western shores of the Violette Sea. The animal's presence is much more rare in the southern and western regions of Apollonia and was, in fact, considered an evil omen by the ancient citizens of Blackrock - so much so that Blackrock and the PBF became mortal enemies. Even today, some ethnic Blackrockians living in Jingdao still consider the purple hare a portent of bad tidings.
Their natural range has extended to include much of the northeast, especially where they have colonized islands where, without any natural predators, their populations have exploded. They are popular pets and easily domesticated, but when released into the wild reproduce rapidly, which has caused problems with population spread.
