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snowshoe hare

/ˈsnəʊʃuː hɛər/

Traduction: Lièvre d'Amérique du Nord (Lepus americanus) aux grandes pattes postérieures qui lui servent de raquettes, et dont le pelage devient blanc en hiver pour se camoufler.

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  • frLièvre d'Amérique du Nord (Lepus americanus) aux grandes pattes postérieures qui lui servent de raquettes, et dont le pelage devient blanc en hiver pour se camoufler.

A species of hare (Lepus americanus) found in North America, known for its large hind feet that act like snowshoes and its fur that turns white in winter for camouflage.

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    A medium-sized hare species (Lepus americanus) found in North America, known for its large hind feet that act like snowshoes and its seasonal coat color change from brown in summer to white in winter.

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    • The snowshoe hare's white winter coat helps it blend into the snowy landscape.
    • Researchers track snowshoe hare populations to study predator-prey dynamics.
    • In summer, the snowshoe hare's brown fur provides excellent camouflage in the forest.