Snowshoe hare
The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) is a herbivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Lepus americanus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Leporidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Length
- 42 cm
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a snowshoe hare eat?
The snowshoe hare is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a snowshoe hare?
The snowshoe hare weighs around 2 kg and measures about 42 cm.
Is the snowshoe hare endangered?
The snowshoe hare is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.