The large hind feet, long ears, short tail, and typical rabbit shape distinguish this snowshoe hare, the only "rabbit" throughout much of the Adirondack Park. From mid-December until late April, the ...

Rabbits and hares are often confused with each other due to their similar appearance. However, these two animals belong to different genera and have distinct characteristics in terms of physical ...

Their black-tipped ears are twice the length of their head, whereas the rabbit's brown ears are relatively short, and the hare's fur is warmer in colour than the greyish-brown tones of the rabbit.

Their babies are born blind and hairless, so the nest enables rabbit moms to care for their helpless young in a warm cloud of fur. By comparison, pregnant hares don’t dig at all. They give birth ...

and piping hare. DESCRIPTION: The American pika is a small, herbivorous mammal with thick, light brown fur. It is about six to eight inches long and weighs four to six ounces. The animal is generally ...