Snowshoe Hare

About

How snowshoe hare lives

Snowshoe hares browse shrubs and young trees in northern forests, relying on big furry feet and camouflage. Their coat can shift from brown to white as seasons change, matching forest snow cover. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting snowshoe hare also depends on keeping forest, polar habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Their coat can shift from brown to white as seasons change, matching forest snow cover.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.