A leverets is a young HARE, usually less than one year old. It is a small mammal that belongs to the same family as rabbits and is related to the European brown HARE. Leverets are born with fur and their eyes open, and they are able to run within a few hours of birth. They are herbivores, feeding on grasses, herbs, and other vegetation. Leverets are hunted for their fur and meat, and are also kept as pets.