Pikas
The American Pika gets no respect. When seen, most people think it is just a mouse. No, it is not a mouse. With short ears and a short tail, it is closely related to the rabbit. They live at high alpine environments where cool temperatures provide them with ideal living conditions. For more, read my blog post: http://wp.me/pH66m-LW
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Pika, Glacier National Park, Montana
Pika Packing Plenty - An American Pika clips off a mouthfull of grasses then runs, to its storage hiding place to cache the food for the winter.
Pila Packing - An American Pika scurries to its nest packing leaves and grass for the winter. Loveland Pass, Colorado
Flower Power - This Pika has clipped off flowers and is running to its secret storage hiding place to store them for a cold winter’s day.