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 …

Learn facts about the snowshoe hare’s habitat, diet, life history, and more.

In winter, snowshoe hares are white, which helps them blend in with the snow. In spring and summer, snowshoe hares turn a reddish-brown which helps them camouflage with dirt and rocks.

The Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) is a secretive forest-dwelling mammal found only in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet.

Oct 11, 2018 · Snowshoe hares are secretive animals that live in areas with plenty of brush to hide in. In Alaska, they are found throughout the boreal forest, which covers most of the state …

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.

Aug 2, 2025 · Discover the hidden life of snowshoe hares in Alaska—from seasonal changes and feeding habits to predator-prey cycles and ecological impact.

Snowshoe hares have especially large, furry feet that help them to move atop snow in the winter. They also have a snow-white winter coat that turns brown when the snow melts each spring.

Snowshoe hares are members of the leporid family (rabbits and hares). In Alaska we have two species of hares, the Arctic hare and the one common to the Interior, the snowshoe or varying …

DESCRIPTION The snowshoe hare one of our commonest forest mammals, is found only in North America. Well-adapted to its environment, the snowshoe hare travels on large, …