Snowshoe Hare Lepus americanus
Identification
This hare has large hind feet and seasonal coat color change. It is adapted to deep snow.
Location
Extirpated
Size
2 to 4 pounds
Diet
It feeds on twigs buds and bark.
Habitat
It formerly occurred in northern forests.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is crepuscular and highly alert. It was active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring and summer.
Population
The population is absent in Ohio.
History
It was extirpated due to habitat loss.
Human Interactions
It avoided humans.
Facts
It changes fur color with the seasons.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Twigs buds bark | Conifer forests brushlands | Formerly in Ohio