arctic hares
Tundra's white lagomorphs
Arctic hares are large hares native to the tundra regions of North America and Greenland.
Their fur turns white in winter for camouflage against snow, then shifts to grayish-brown in summer.
Unlike most hares, they sometimes gather in groups numbering in the hundreds.
Their thick coats and compact bodies help them survive extreme cold.
- lagomorphRabbit-like mammal order
- subarcticZone south of Arctic
- polar regionsEarth's coldest latitudes
- huddlingGrouping closely together
- snow bunnyNovice winter sports enthusiast
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