Snowshoe hare - Wikipedia
WEBSnowshoe hares range in length from 413 to 518 mm (16.3 to 20.4 in), of which 39 to 52 mm (1.5 to 2.0 in) are tail. The hind foot, long and broad, measures 117 to 147 mm (4.6 to 5.8 in) in length. The ears are 62 to 70 mm (2.4 to 2.8 in) from notch to tip.
New England Cottontail and Snowshoe Hare - Maine
WEBSnowshoe hares are larger than cottontails, having a larger body, longer ears, and much longer feet. Probably the most recognizable difference between them is that snowshoe hares turn white during the winter while cottontails remain brown.
Snowshoe Hare - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Snowshoe hare's fur is rusty brown in the spring and summer, and white in the winter. It also always has a gray underbelly and black on the tips and edges of its ears and tail. It has very large hind feet, and dense fur on its soles. The snowshoe hare's ears are not as long as some other species of hares' ears.
Lepus americanus (snowshoe hare) - ADW
WEBSnowshoe hares range in length from 413 to 518 mm, of which 39 to 52 mm are tail. The hind foot, long and broad, measures 117 to 147 mm in length. The ears are 62 to 70 mm from notch to tip. Snowshoe hares usually weigh between 1.43 and 1.55 kg.
Snowshoe Hare Identification - California Department of Fish …
WEBSnowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) Size: MEDIUM…but relatively LARGE hind feet! Fur: dark brown, or white in winter! Ears: SHORT. Tail: SMALL, white to GRAYISH-BROWN. Habitat: mountainous forests and thickets, especially near riparian habitat and meadows.
101 Facts About Snowshoe Hares - North American Nature
WEBThick, long hairs cover the soles of the 13-18 cm (5-7 in) back feet, creating a type of snowshoe. Snowshoe hares grow up to 518 mm long. Their tails measure 39 to 52 mm in length. The snowshoe hares ears are 62 to 70 mm from base to tip.
10 Incredible Snowshoe Hare Facts - A-Z Animals
WEBAug 23, 2023 · In the spring and summer, the snowshoe hare’s fur is reddish brown, while in the winter it is white. Additionally, it always has a black tail and ear tips and a gray underside. Due to their snow-white fur, they are exceedingly difficult to …
Snowshoe Hare - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National …
WEBMay 5, 2018 · 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 …
WEBThe snowshoe hare is the largest native lagomorph in Connecticut and one of the few mammals that changes fur coloration seasonally. An adult snowshoe hare is between 18 and 20 inches and weighs 3 to 4 pounds. Both sexes are of similar size. Hares possess powerful hind legs, large feet, and elongated ears.
NETN Species Spotlight - Snowshoe Hare - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 15, 2021 · 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.
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