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In winter, snowshoe hares undergo a remarkable transformation, growing a thick white coat that provides camouflage against the snow. They do not migrate; instead, they remain in their home ranges and adapt to the cold by using their large hind feet for efficient movement on snow. Their diet shifts to include bark, twigs, and other woody vegetation, allowing them to survive the harsh winter conditions.
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Where does a snowshoe hare live in winter?
In the snow.
What color is a snowshoe hare's fur in the winter?
They are brown to grey in the summer to white in the winter.
What is the snowshoe hares nickname?
The snowshoe hare or rabbit has been given the nickname or alternate name of the varying hare. The hare is brown during the summer and morphs its coat to white for the winter.
Is a snowshoe hare a rodent?
yes they are
How is the snowshoe hare and the Arctic fox alike?
They are white in the winter and brown in the summer. This is for camoflauge purposes
How tall is a snowshoe hare?
I am sorry, but I have no clue how tall this snowshoe hare is.
Is a snowshoe hare vertebrata or invertebrate?
A snowshoe hare is a mammal. All mammals are vertebrates.
What are the adaptions for the snowshoe hare?
snowshoe hare white fur helps them blend into its snowy surroundings.
What is a whiteshoe hare?
The whiteshoe hare is also called the snowshoe hare. It has large hind feet that allow it to move across snow. They change from brown in summer to white in winter.
How much does a snowshoe hare eat in one day?
The snowshoe hare nibbles throughout the night on leaves, grass, and ferns. There is no specific amount that they eat. During the winter, they eat twigs, bark from trees, and flower buds. They have been known to steal meat from bait-traps. The nocturnal hare turns white in winter and brown in spring.
What is a snowshoe hair a herbivoreomnivore or a carnivore?
The Snowshoe Hare is a herbivore.
What is the snowshoe hare habitat?
snowshoe hares are found in the northern forests.
