Snowshoe rabbits

http://www.arkive.org/snowshoe-hare/lepus-americanus/

They're not called Snowshoe for nothing!


Snowshoe hares are well equipped for life in the snow, with their big feet and winter-white coat. In the summer though, their fur turns brown, taking up to ten weeks to change color completely.
 
fur turns brown in summer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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