The Snow Hare

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Northern populations of snowshoe hares undergo cycles that range from seven to 17 years between population peaks. The average time between peaks is approximately 10 years. The period of abundance usually lasts for two to five years, followed by a population decline to lower numbers or local scarcity. Areas of great abundance tend to be scattered. [15] Populations do not peak simultaneously in all areas, although a great deal of synchronicity occurs in northern latitudes. [19] From 1931 to 1948, the cycle was synchronized within one or two years over most of Canada and Alaska, despite differences in predators and food supplies. [20] In central Alberta, low snowshoe hare density occurred in 1965, with 42 to 74 snowshoe hares per 100 acres (40ha). The population peak occurred in November 1970 with 2,830 to 5,660 snowshoe hares per 100 acres (40ha). In the southern parts of its range, snowshoe hare populations do not fluctuate radically. [21] Stenseth, N. et al. Snow conditions may create an invisible barrier for lynx. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 101, 10632–10634 (2004). a b Litvaitis, John A.; Sherburne, James A.; Bissonette, John A. (1985). "Influence of understory characteristics on snowshoe hare habitat use and density". Journal of Wildlife Management. 49 (4): 866–873. doi: 10.2307/3801359. JSTOR 3801359.

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Litvaitis, John A. (1990). "Differential habitat use by sexes of snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus)". Journal of Mammalogy. 71 (4): 520–523. doi: 10.2307/1381790. JSTOR 1381790.Throughout the second half of the book, you get the sense of foreboding - you know where Lena ends up, and you know that not everyone makes it. It's just a question of how it will happen, and it hovers over everything, making it so much more painful as you can't help getting attached to her family. In 2023, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Eastern Europe is again at war. How do today’s circumstances compare to those of World War II? Did reading THE SNOW HARE change your perception of these circumstances?

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In Utah, snowshoe hares used Gambel oak ( Quercus gambelli) in the northern portion of the Gambel oak range. [12] In the Southwest, the southernmost populations of snowshoe hares occur in Overall, an interesting read, full of relevance considering current events. This is a testament to how history repeats itself nowadays, but it is also a testament to hope, forgiveness, and growth. Exclosure experiments in Alberta indicated browsing by snowshoe hares during population peaks has the greatest impact on palatable species, thus further reducing the amount of available foods. In this study, insufficient nutritious young browse was available to sustain the number of snowshoe hares present in the peak years (1971 and 1972) in winter. [22] Her right arm is turned, her inner elbow padded with soft fingertips. ‘Just a sharp scratch, Magdalena, then a good rest.’ a b de Vos, Antoon (1964). "Food utilization of snowshoe hares on Mantioulin Island, Ontario". Journal of Forestry. 62: 238–244.

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In winter, snowshoe hares turn their attention to brushwood, bark, and buds from both coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs. Mrs Manowska shrugs. ‘They have the south-westerly behind them, they’ll land by morning if their course is set straight.’