Pika

PIKA  () is a small hamster-like mammal found in mountainous areas in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. Actually pikas are the smallest member of the rabbit order and are sometimes called "rock rabbits." Grey-brown in colour, they blend well with their habitat and are very hard to spot, though they announce their presence with a squeaky call. Females give birth to litters of up to 5, sometimes twice a year. Pikas feed on a variety of plants,...

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