Snowshoe hares have many predators, from coyotes to golden eagles, and lynx, so this winter white coat is an excellent camouflage. The polar bear is the largest living bear on the planet.

Snow is more than just a pretty blanket over the landscape––it’s a phenomenon packed with surprising abilities.

I am going in pursuit of the snowshoe hare. Snowshoe hares? You may ask: "Where in the world did that come from?" Once upon a time, I would actually hunt these interesting little varmints.

More than almost any other high-alpine animal, the snow hare, which is white in winter, depends on a thick blanket of fluff. Without camouflage, it is an easy target for predators on brown slopes.