Book 20, Question 68
Which Mountain Animals Have Built-In Snowshoes?
Snowshoe hares, lynx, and ptarmigan all have built-in snowshoes! Large, furry feet spread their weight out over the snow. So they do not sink down like other animals.
More fun facts
- Snowshoe hares have big, furry hind feet.
- Their feet work like snowshoes on top of snow.
- Fur on the soles keeps their feet warm and gives grip.
- Lynx rely heavily on snowshoe hares for food.
- Hare numbers rise and fall in a cycle of about 10 years.
Sources: National Geographic, National Park Service, National Park Service
Questions kids ask
Who eats snowshoe hares?
Lynx rely heavily on snowshoe hares for food.