20,752 observationsLeast Concern
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Leporidae ›Genus: Lepus
About
The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), also called the varying hare, or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks. Its feet also have fur on the soles to protect it from freezing temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Snowshoe Hare is Lepus americanus.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the family Leporidae.
- Snowshoe Hare belongs to the genus Lepus.