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Yellowstone National Park
H is for Hare
A Snowshoe Hare hides under a tree in the snow.

 

The fur of the Snowshoe Hare turns white in the winter-time to help them blend in with the snow. That way they are not so easily seen by animals that might want to eat them. 

 

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Summer Crowd at Old Faithful.

Did You Know?
At peak summer levels, 3,500 employees work for Yellowstone National Park concessioners and about 800 work for the National Park Service.

Last Updated: July 10, 2007 at 13:28 MST