The Arctic hare inhabits the northernmost regions of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and Greenland. Also, it can often be found in Labrador, Newfoundland and Ellesmere Island. This animal is equally well arranged in high-altitude and low-lying areas. In summer, hares choose areas in which vegetation grows rapidly. In winter, they move to secluded corners, in which one does not need to dig deep to get food.
They try to avoid wet meadows, preferring to settle in a drier area. Arctic hare can make seasonal migrations. So, the white dwellers, who live in Rankin Inlet, move from the mainland to the small islands at the end of spring. The main reason for this migration is the smaller number of predators living there.
The average length of an adult four-kilogram individual reaches 55-70 centimeters. By analogy with most of its relatives, the Arctic hare has a small fluffy tail and powerful long hind legs, allowing it to quickly jump over deep snow. The head of the animal is decorated with relatively short ears, and the body is covered with thick fur, which helps to better tolerate negative temperatures. Hare, living in the far north, have a white fur coat. Individuals inhabiting other regions in the summer acquire a gray-blue tint, due to which they easily masquerade as local vegetation and rocks.
