Snowshoe Hare

Coat is brown to yellowish in summer and white in winter. Ears are black-tipped throughout the year. Large hind feet are well-furred to allow it to travel over deep snow.

Additional information

Common Name

Snowshoe Hare

Scientific Name

Lepus americanus

Habitat

Mixed forests, thickets and wooded swamps throughout most of Alaska.

Size

To 20 in. (50 cm)