Snowshoe hare - Wikipedia
The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), also called the varying hare or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks.
Snowshoe Hare - National Wildlife Federation
During the winter, snowshoe hares are white, which helps them blend in with the snow. When the seasons change to spring and summer, snowshoe hares turn a reddish-brown. This color helps them camouflage with dirt and rocks. Not every part of the snowshoe hare changes color throughout the year.
Snowshoe Hare Facts, Information, Pictures & Video - Active Wild
2016年3月20日 · The Snowshoe Hare (Lepus Americanus) is a forest dwelling hare found in the Boreal and Coniferous forests of North America. Its range extends from the shores of the Arctic Ocean south through the higher elevations of the Rocky, …
Snowshoe Hare - National Geographic
Snowshoe hares are forest-dwellers that prefer the thick cover of brushy undergrowth. They are primarily a northern species that inhabits boreal forests and can also range as far north as the...
Snowshoe Hare - U.S. National Park Service
Snowshoe hares live in the boreal forests of North America and are active year-round. They gain their curious name from their very large hind feet that are lined with stiff hairs that form a snowshoe, supporting their weight on the surface of the snow.
Snowshoe Hares in Winter | The Outside Story - Northern …
2015年1月26日 · Protection is crucial to a hare, for despite their white winter coats and those famous hind feet that facilitate fast getaways across the snow, they are constantly at risk of being eaten. Adult survival rates are rarely more than 30%, even in ideal habitat, and an estimated 80% of hares die from predation.
The Snowshoe Hare: A Fascinating Species - Wild Explained
2023年9月4日 · The Snowshoe Hare is a medium-sized mammal that possesses several distinctive features. One of the most notable physical characteristics of the Snowshoe Hare is its fur. During the winter months, the hare’s fur turns completely white, allowing it to blend in perfectly with the snowy landscape.
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Snowshoe Hare - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National …
Snowshoe hares are mostly nocturnal or are active at dawn and dusk when they feed. They browse in the winter and feed on various kinds of woody vegetation. In the summer, they also include herbaceous plants and berries in their diet. During the day, they spend their time napping, grooming and staying still to avoid predators.
Snowshoe hare | Arctic, Camouflage, Adaptation | Britannica
Snowshoe hare, (Lepus americanus), northern North American species of hare that undergoes an annual colour change from brownish or grayish in summer to pure white in winter. The hind feet are heavily furred, and all four feet are large in proportion to body size, a snowshoe-like adaptation that.
NETN Species Spotlight - Snowshoe Hare (U.S. National Park …
This Hare Must Dye. The snowshoe hare has many tricks ups its sleeve that help it survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of the boreal forest. Most famous are the titular oversized furry rear feet that help it to stay atop of deep snows and (hopefully) outrun its predators.