Snowshoe hare (English spelling)

Japanese: カンジキウサギ - かんじきうさぎ(英語表記)snow-shoe hare
Snowshoe hare (English spelling)

It is an animal of the order Lagomorpha and family Leporidae. It is found in the northern United States, Canada, and Alaska. Its head and body length is 41-52 cm, and its hind legs are very large and adapted to walking on snow. Its summer coat is mainly gray-brown but can vary, and its winter coat is pure white. Its teeth are

A total of 28. They hide in the bush during the day and are active at night. They eat herbs, tree branches, buds, and bark. From spring to autumn, they give birth to 3-4 young after a gestation period of 36 days. Their life span is 4-5 years. Their meat is often eaten depending on the region.

[Ei Abe]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

哺乳(ほにゅう)綱ウサギ目ウサギ科の動物。アメリカ合衆国北部からカナダ、アラスカに分布する。頭胴長41~52センチメートルで、後ろ足が非常に大きく雪上歩行に適応している。夏毛は灰褐色を主体とするが変化に富み、冬毛は純白。歯式は

で合計28本。昼間はやぶの中に潜み、夜活動する。草本、木の枝、芽、皮を食べる。春から秋にかけて、36日の妊娠期間ののち、3~4子を産む。寿命は4~5年。地方により肉はよく食用にされる。

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