Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

The snowshoe hare is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks.

Varying hareShowshoe rabbit
Baby Season
Spring (March-April)· Summer (May–August)
Snowshoe hare in winter coat. Photo shared on Wikipedia by D. Gordon E. Robertson.
Snowshoe hare in winter coat. Photo shared on Wikipedia by D. Gordon E. Robertson.
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Snowshoe Hare observed by fduchesne
Jan 13, 2026
Phillips, ME 04966, USA
byfduchesne
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Snowshoe Hare observed by teafinch
Jan 13, 2026
Kings County, NS, Canada
bySarah Foote
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Snowshoe Hare observed by cmccurry
Jan 12, 2026
Lake County, US-MN, US
byChloe McCurry
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Snowshoe Hare observed by stphip
Jan 12, 2026
ALG-Ford St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A, Canada
bySVP
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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