Snowshoe Hares

March 14, 2025

Snowshoe hares are found throughout Canada and in the northernmost part of the U.S.  They were native to the northeast corner of Ohio but disappeared in the early 1900s due to the clearing of forests to create farmland.  Early attempts to reintroduce these hares to Ohio were unsuccessful; however, in 2000 the ODNR Division of…

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Eastern Cottontail Rabbits

January 10, 2025

Eastern cottontail rabbits are everywhere in Ohio.  Their ancient ancestors appeared at least 33 million years ago during the late Eocene Epoch.   Adaptable creatures, they evolved into the eastern cottontail rabbits we have today.  They’re the most common rabbit species in North America – ranging throughout North America, Latin America and Northern South America.  While…

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