Snowshoe Hare
January 24, 2019
Common name: Snowshoe hare, Scientific name: Lepus americanus. In the name it says snowshoe because their feet are so large they act like snowshoes. Snowshoe hares have a life span in the wild of up to 1 year. They are 16-20 inches (40.64-50.8 cm). Snowshoe hares are 2-4 pounds. These hares live in the Appalachian mountains and the Rocky mountains. They have snow-white fur but once the snow melts they it turns light brown. Snowshoe hares eat trees, shrubs, grass and most other plants. Lynx, fox, coyote, and some birds of prey are their predators. They have 1-8 babies per litter and 2-3 litters per year.
Information from:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/s/snowshoe-hare/
That so cool!
What is your favorite type of rabbit?
I think my favorite type of rabbit probably is new zealand rabbit because they are really soft and adorable.