There are differences between the species of rabbits and hares, but they both belong to the  order of mammals called lagomorphs. These animals are most often found in the wild, but they can also be domesticated pets with the proper care. However, most children’s introduction to lagomorphs comes through classic literature. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, tells the story of a family of anthropomorphic lagomorphs (rabbits that act like people). The mother warns her four rabbit children — Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter — about the dangers of a vegetable garden’s caretaker, but Peter risks it anyway. The story was originally published in 1902, but it remains one of the bestselling and most beloved children’s books of all time.