Cliff swallow Swallowtail snowshoe Grizzly bear Bear paw snowshoe American beaver Beaver tail snowshoe Snowshoes Different snowshoe shapes reflect regional diversity as well as their function for maneuvering across various types of snowy landscapes. Since these shapes remind people of animals, they are described as swallowtail, bear paw, and beaver tail snowshoes. Swallow, Bear, or Beaver? The frames of these snowshoes take the distinctive swallowtail, bear paw, and beaver tail shapes. Continue >>