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Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

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45.363, -75.8799

Field Notes

Description:

Fur turns white during the winter and rusty brown during the summer. Has large hind feet.

Habitat:

An open area of mixed woods.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
DanielePralong
I think that intermediate coat is the nicest on them :-) And they still blend in well.
Tukup
A fitting counterpart for your picture with the beautiful winter stage https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/746685717 We never saw these guys in NW Iowa and certainly not down here in the jungle :-) Thanks Greg.

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PublishedApril 22, 2019

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