Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are animals that change their color depending on the season and are found in the northern parts of the United States and Canada. They are known to be herbivores who eat different types of vegetation including succulents, twigs, and tree bark. These fluffy creatures are truly fascinating animals but some people …
Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are fascinating creatures who mainly live in forests. They are found in the northern parts of the United States and throughout Canada. These floofy animals are herbivores. Their diet mainly consists of various plants found in their habitat. But what about their water? How do they keep themselves hydrated? Let us …
When you head into the boreal forests of the northernmost parts of North America, one of the most common animals you will find is the snowshoe hares. These little fellas are often mistaken for rabbits and find themselves overshadowed by their more famous cousins. But while they are not the bunnies we know, they still …
Some of the more commonly known species of hare are the jackrabbit and snowshoe hare. While they are both unique creatures, people often confuse these two hares with each other. Snowshoe hares and jackrabbits are both hares, but the snowshoe hare is found in cold climates whilst the jackrabbit is often seen in warmer habitats, …
The two hares that are best known for coping with cold winters, the arctic hare and snowshoe hare are both cute and resilient creatures. However, these two hares often get mistaken for each other. Snowshoe hares and arctic hares are both hares that live in the northern parts of the US and Canada. However, the …
From Alaska to Minnesota, as long as it is cold and there are woods to frolic in, you can be sure that a snowshoe hare will be there. Snowshoe hares have long been a part of the ecosystem up north for so long that they are now integral to the local environment. Our long-eared friends …
Every animal needs a home, even wild animals, not just for them, but also for their young. To accomplish this, many animals get creative when finding shelter. Some animals like bears just live in whatever caves and holes they find, but others such as beavers, go the extra mile and create a home from scratch. …
If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound when no one is around? Like Schrödinger’s cat, this philosophical question appears to have no definitive answer. But if the question is, will a snowshoe hare hear a tree fall in the forest? With its super sharp hearing, it definitely will – even …
When you wake up in the morning, chances are there is a personal grooming routine you follow such as washing your face and brushing your teeth or a full shower. Being clean and maintaining our appearance makes us feel good and ready to face the day. It is no different with snowshoe hares. Like with …
The Snowshoe hare is one of 33 species of hares and jackrabbits found all over boreal forests and high elevation areas of North America, such as the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. They get their unusual name from the size of their hind feet which indeed resembles snowshoes and function the same way by …
A snowshoe hare is a nocturnal rodent that has a fantastic way of adapting to its environment, like how its fur may change its color depending on the season. Snowshoe hares have white fur in the winter, which allows them to blend in better with the snowy environment. Its coat takes on a rusty-brown color …
The snowshoe hare is a floofy member of the Leporidae family named for its large, webbed feet that look like snowshoes. Their sizable feet allow the hares to effortlessly bound over powdery snow, and also to be formidable swimmers. In fact, with their powerful feet, they can reach speeds of 30 mph and jump 12 …