In winter, the tundra is basically a frozen desert. But the arctic hare has a trick: it digs through the snow to find willow shoots and dwarf birch. Imagine having to dig for your salad with your face—now that’s commitment!
They also snack on crowberries and mountain sorrel when they can find them. It’s not exactly a five-star meal, but it’s packed with enough energy to keep them hopping at -40°F.
Summer is a buffet—sort of.
Come summer, the tundra explodes with life, and the hares go wild. Suddenly they’re munching on grasses, flowers, and fresh leaves. It’s like a salad bar that was buried under ice for nine months.
They even nibble on seaweed near the coast. Yes, that’s right—arctic hares have a taste for the ocean. Move over, sushi lovers.
