Snowshoe Hare

At the edge of the thick brush. The white rabbit Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) is found close to the bird feeders at Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Christine Young

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Love it! Do you still have a lot of snow? Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  We have a lot & it is still falling on some days...there will be a spring mega melt. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Aww, well - it makes for lovely shots like this one, at least! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such a delightful image! Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  Thank you Posted 6 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Beautiful Greg. So pretty there against the snow. Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  Thank you very much Ruth Posted 6 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