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 hares are common throughout their range. Because they are able to breed so rapidly, their populations are able to grow quickly. Hares and rabbits are related, but there are some key differences. Hares tend to be larger than rabbits and have longer legs and bigger ears.

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. Its feet also have fur on the soles to protect it from freezing temperatures.

Hares are a bit larger than rabbits, and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears. Snowshoe hares have especially large, furry feet that help them to move atop snow in the winter....

2016年3月20日 · The Snowshoe Hare's large, furry feet act like snowshoes, allowing the animal to move on the top of deep snow. This is how the hare got its name. (It is also sometimes known as a ‘Snowshoe Rabbit’.)

2021年10月28日 · 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 are typically found in young forests. Length: About 20 inches long, with a two-inch tail. Weight: About three pounds. Color: Brown in summer and white in winter. Sounds: None, except loud screams when it is attacked. Snowshoe hares mate from February to July, with birth coming 36 days later.

2018年5月5日 · Snowshoe Hares are members of the rabbit family as expected. They have large hind feet, long ears, short tails and a typical rabbit shape. They are large hares and can weigh three to four pounds and be over a foot in length. Males are usually smaller than females.

2024年7月28日 · The snow rabbit, also known as the white-tailed jackrabbit or snowshoe hare, is a captivating winter wonder found across North America. These remarkable creatures have evolved unique adaptations, such as their snow-white coats and large, padded feet, to thrive in the harsh winter conditions.

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 enables the hare to travel over snow.