This adaptation enables travel over deep snows although activity declines temporarily after heavy falls of fluffy snow. With the hindfeet splayed and the front feet close together, a snowshoe hare can ...

Liz Bonnin introduces a cast of charismatic animals in Snow Animals on Monday 30th December, 7pm, BBC One. Meet some of the stars below and find out just how they make it through the winter chill.

Hares are a bit larger than rabbits, and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears. Snowshoe hares have especially large, furry feet that help them to move atop snow in the winter.