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
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Jun 2, 2026
Banff National Park, Banff, CA-AB-FN, CA-AB, CA
bypoxpower
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jun 2, 2026
Blue Lake Provincial Park, Kenora, Unorganized, ON, CA
byMatt
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jun 2, 2026
Division No. 23, CA-MB, CA
bymeggo_edgar
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jun 2, 2026
Perth, ON K7H 3C7, Canada
byKit Muma
Research Grade
· 2 IDs