Snowshoe hare
Lepus americanus
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Mammalherbivore
The varying hare, also known as the snowshoe hare, is a North American species with oversized back feet that help it walk on deep snow without sinking. These hares thrive in cold climates where their winter-white fur provides camouflage against the snow.
- Its large hind feet act like natural snowshoes.
- Fur turns white in winter to blend with snow.
- Found only in North America's northern regions.
ForestTundraNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Lepus americanus
- Habitat
- Forest, Tundra
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
