What's a snowshoe hare to do when its coat turns white, but there's no snow on the ground? | National Geographic

Did you know that Snowshoe Hares, found in the boreal forests of Canada, change colours according to the season? They are white with black-tipped ears in winter and a rusty or dark brown with white underparts in the summer, camouflaging with their surroundings. We thought this adorable clip of a Snowshoe Hare captured by @kluaneprincess was perfect to share for Easter! 📍 Yukon, Canada Credit: @kluaneprincess/IG | Fresh Tracks Canada

Funny Snow Rabbit Takes Snowy Slide

Snowshoe hares, as their name implies, are built for fast and efficient movement in snowy conditions. Their namesake feet are cartoonishly large, covered in traction-improving fur, and the toes can spread wide to create even more surface area to help prevent breaking through snow crust. But even all those specialized adaptions aren't a whole lot of help on ice, so it's a good thing these lagomorphs have a backup plan. Each of their back feet have four toes, and each of those toes have a claw. It