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Snowshoe hare

Lepus americanus

Photo by MATT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown in summer, turns white in winter; large hind feet with furry toes; black tipped, moderately long ears.

Habitat:

Dense, coniferous forests, especially spruce-fir forests in CO.

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Snowshoe hare

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2013

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