Alaskan Hare

An Alaskan hare in winter.

Living primarily in open tundra, the Alaskan hare, also called the tundra hare, is well adapted to avoiding predators.

Alaskan hares are large, weighing three times more than the snowshoe hare, which helps to deter potential predators. While white-colored in winter, in summer they are red-brown, keeping them camouflaged year-round. For centuries, people have trapped Alaskan hares for their light, warm fur, using it for winter parkas and other clothing.