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African savanna hare (Lepus microtis) belonging to the family Leporidae, is a placental mammal with vast economic and scientific importance ranging from the major source of protein for the teaming population to models of laboratory and genetic studies as well as valued game reserve. The aim of this study was to investigate the morphology and craniometric featuresof the skull of African savanna hare found in North-central Nigeria in an attempt to provide basic anatomical data of this wild rodent. The African savanna hare used were sampled from Gwagwalada area council, Federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Morphological and craniometric measurements were conducted on six skulls. Results Morphometry of the African Savanna Hare skull Oyelowo et al. and craniometrics of the African savannahare, which would be of benefit in understanding morphofunctional and paleontological studies withemphasis on adaptive features necessary for domestication of this rodent.

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