Variable It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. 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 from freezing temperatures. In this area, you will find many tracks of snow hares. The best chances to see a snow hare is in twilight and at night, when they are most active. They are most active during breeding season, from February to august Sometimes people think that the snow hare is actually a rabbit because it is smaller than the European hare (the best-known hare), but the snow hare has smaller ears and feet than the European hare. But the biggest difference between a hare and a rabbit is not the size but their behaviour when they are in danger. A rabbit will sit still and try to hide while a hare will try to escape by running away. The snow hare can have a top speed of about 70km/h. During winter, the fur of the snow hare is white. Between March and May, the colour of the fur changes into brown or grey.