Happy International Rabbit Day 2021

Every year I venture to Shirleys Bay in Ottawa to observe & appreciate the wild Snowshoe Hares (Lepus americanus) their antics and the colour change of these adorable creatures never stop astounding me.

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Christine Young

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It's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and happy bunny day! Posted 3 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  Thank you Christine Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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What a shot, love the soft light, excellent detail in the fur, and the roughed up wild pose. A classic! Posted 3 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  Thank you so very much Ferdy Posted 3 years ago

Ernst

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Must be ready for Winter? Posted 3 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  This guy was turning for the summer that was coming I captured this on March 27 of this year Posted 3 years ago

The Snowshoe hare

The snowshoe hare, also called the varying hare, or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet and the marks its tail leaves. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks. Its feet also have fur on the soles to protect it from freezing temperatures.

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Similar species: Hares, Rabbits And Pikas

Species identified by Greg Shchepanek