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Snowshoe hare Lepus americanus; Snowshoe Hare in May, when most - but not all - of it's coat has changed back to summer's brown Lepus americanus,Snowshoe hare Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies intro

Snowshoe hare

Lepus americanus; Snowshoe Hare in May, when most - but not all - of it's coat has changed back to summer's brown

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    hi Tom, in case you are wondering why sometimes your photo title is changed: other members can do this to help each other, much like a Wiki.

    However, in case you disagree with the change, you can restore your original title from the "view history" button below the photo.

    Hope this helps.     Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Tom Reichner's profile
    Tom Reichner
    Bull Frog
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    Ferdy, Any change that is done is welcome, so long as it makes things work smoother for those researching a species. Thank you for assisting with this.
    In fact, when I uploaded the photos, I don't even remember seeing a place where I could give the image a title; I only remember filling out what was called a description.     Posted 12 years ago
  3. View gglaeser's profile
    gglaeser
    Eagle Owl
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    Another great capture, Tom - looks almost as if you had paid him for sitting still there.... :) Posted 12 years ago

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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 Tom Reichner
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By Tom Reichner

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Uploaded Oct 5, 2012. Captured May 29, 2010 09:49.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/7.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm