Snowshoe Rabbit (Noun)
Meaning
Large large-footed North American hare; white in winter.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snowshoe rabbit changes its coat color from brown to white during the winter months to blend in with its surroundings.
- Snowshoe rabbits are an important food source for many predators, including hawks, owls, and coyotes.
- Their oversized hind legs allow snowshoe rabbits to move quickly and efficiently through deep snow.
- In warmer months, the snowshoe rabbit's coat is a reddish-brown color that helps it blend in with the underbrush.
- Hikers in the northern United States and Canada may catch a glimpse of a snowshoe rabbit as it darts through the underbrush.