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First State NHP Mammals

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Taxonomy
« Back To Primates, Rodents, and Allies Superorder Euarchontoglires
- Lagomorphs Order Lagomorpha
  - 1 Hares and Jackrabbits Genus Lepus
  - 1 Cottontail Rabbits Genus Sylvilagus

Snowshoe Hare

The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), also called the varying hare, or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet and the marks its tail leaves. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks. Its feet also have fur on the soles to protect it ...more ↓

Eastern Cottontail

The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit, a member of the family Leporidae. It is one of the most common rabbit species in North America.

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