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Snowshoe Hares Surprise with Diverse Gourmet Diet

3/27/2025

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Snowshoe hares, typically known for their herbivorous diet, surprise us with their culinary diversity. Beyond clover and dandelions, they feast on tender grass, woody plant shoots, and even indulge in twigs and bark from trees. Their adventurous palate extends to shrubs and vines, including the delicious blackberry and high-bush blueberry, as revealed by Maine wildlife officials.

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Story summary

Snowshoe hares, typically known for their herbivorous diet, surprise us with their culinary diversity. Beyond clover and dandelions, they feast on tender grass, woody plant shoots, and even indulge in twigs and bark from trees. Their adventurous palate extends to shrubs and vines, including the delicious blackberry and high-bush blueberry, as revealed by Maine wildlife officials.