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Your rabbit probably has fur mites. You should see a vet with experience and knowledge in treating rabbits, because some treatments that are safe for cats/dogs are very dangerous for rabbits, and not all vets know that. The usual treatment for rabbits is selamectin (brand names Revolution, Stronghold). See the related link and question below for more info about rabbit vets.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere white tail is used for telling other rabbits there is danger around, and they see preditor[s]. So if one rabbit saw say a fox, it would run into a safe place when the fox isn't looking and would lift its tail up to warm others.
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∙ 15y agoAt first its not always white but when rabbits feel really cold they will start shedding and in that process they will grow white fur to blend in with the snow
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∙ 13y agoSo it blends in so predators cant find them.
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∙ 13y agoThis is usually called molting (or moulting).
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∙ 12y agoBecause since the snowshoe hare is a small guy it need camouflage to survive
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The life cycle of the snowshoe hare?
Thelife cycle of the Arctic Hare is it is born, it grows, it mates and then it dies.
Do hares have 2 layers of fur?
Most dog breeds don't have two layers, or a double coat, of fur. 82 out of 180 breeds have a double coat of fur. According to exactly how many dogs, not dog breeds, have two layers of fur, I would not know.
What color do the rabbits fur change in summer to winter?
The snowshoe hare changes its fur to white in the winter, and back to brown (with a white underbelly in the summer. If it is an outdoor rabbit, it can get sunburn, if it's black, its fur will turn a brown color, it isn't really dangerous, but make sure they have shade, and the color will become normal again after she/he gets their winter coat
How does the snowshoe hare change hair color?
Like a rabbit, but thinner. It has a longer face and typically taller wider ears. Hares tend to have larger hind feet and legs, as they are much more adapted to running at high speeds than rabbits. The tips of their ears are usually tipped with dark brown or black, and their pelts are much like cottontail rabbits with a textured brown to white coloration. They kind of seem like little tiny deer, and sit almost like a dog. They're also not domesticated like rabbits.
Do wild rabbits in Canada change their fur colour to white in the winter?
Some do. In fall they start turning whiter and in spring they change back to brown. This is a camouflage technique for many species, most notably the Arctic Hare, as the two colors are least noticable in each time period - white blends with snow, brown blends with wood and dirt. A few species do not, as not all areas of Canada have consistent snow in the winters.
What are the adaptions for the snowshoe hare?
snowshoe hare white fur helps them blend into its snowy surroundings.
What color is a snowshoe hare's fur in the winter?
They are brown to grey in the summer to white in the winter.
Snow shoe hare adaptations?
snowshoe hares adaptions is their white fur helps them blend into its surrondings
The life cycle of the snowshoe hare?
Thelife cycle of the Arctic Hare is it is born, it grows, it mates and then it dies.
How does geography affect the snowshoe hare?
It depends on where the snowshoe hare lives. In the winter, the snowshoe hares that live in warm places without snow are in danger. That's because they have white fur but cannot blend in with the snow because there isn't snow. Those snowshoe hares have their population going down.
How is the snowshoe hare and the Arctic fox different?
The snowshoe hare and the Arctic fox are different in several ways. First, they have different adaptations for their environment. The snowshoe hare has large feet that help it walk on snow while the Arctic fox has thick fur that helps it withstand the cold temperatures. Additionally, they have different diets. The snowshoe hare primarily eats plants while the Arctic fox mainly feeds on small mammals and birds.
What is the disadvantage of snowshoe hare having brown fur?
Snowshoe hares change color with the season. They turn brown in the summer and white in the winter. The color change helps to camouflage the hare all year round. If it should snow before the rabbit turns white, the brown coat would make them stand out against the white snow.
Why is the snowshoe rabbit able to live in the taiga?
The snowshoe rabbit blends in with the snow to avoid predators during winter. The large feet help it walk on the snow and the fur protects the feet from freezing. In summer, the snowshoe hare turns brown to blend in with the trees and bushes.
How does a snowshoe hare survive in its surroundings?
A snowshoe hare has white fur t camouflage into ts surrounding, it also has big ears to hear predators, lots of stamina for escaping predators as well as powerful hind legs, it is very well adapted to its environment because its coat changes with the season, brown or whatever in summer and spring, and white in the winter or when its snowy
What are the adaptations of a snowshoe hare?
The snowshoe hare has a number of adaptations that enable it to survive in its environment. Also known as the snowshoe rabbit, its hind feet are large and covered in thick hair that prevent it from sinking into the snow. The colour of its coat changes with the seasons. During the warmer seasons, its fur is brown in colour, to better blend in with its environment and help keep it hidden from predators. In winter, once it starts snowing, the coat turns white. The snowshoe hare also changes its diet with the different seasons. In summer it will feed on ferns, leaves and grass, while in winter it will feed on tree bark and twigs.
What are the adaptations of the snowshoe hare?
The snowshoe hare has a number of adaptations that enable it to survive in its environment. Also known as the snowshoe rabbit, its hind feet are large and covered in thick hair that prevent it from sinking into the snow. The colour of its coat changes with the seasons. During the warmer seasons, its fur is brown in colour, to better blend in with its environment and help keep it hidden from predators. In winter, once it starts snowing, the coat turns white. The snowshoe hare also changes its diet with the different seasons. In summer it will feed on ferns, leaves and grass, while in winter it will feed on tree bark and twigs.
How does the snowshoe hare protect itself from predators?
the snowshoe hare's white fur helps it blend into its surroundings. it is nearly invisible to any predators
