A pika (/ ˈ p aɪ k ə / PY-kə, [3] or / ˈ p iː k ə / PEE-kə) [4] is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, …

Despite their cuddly appearance, American pikas—the smallest members of the lagomorph group—are among North America's toughest animals. Pikas are one of the few mammals in …

Dec 26, 2020 · The American pika is a high-altitude relative of the rabbit, and it has a very peculiar "buried" tail. Discover more about the mountain-dwelling mammal.

The American pika (Ochotona princeps), a diurnal species of pika, is found in the mountains of western North America, usually in boulder fields at or above the tree line. They are …

American pikas (Ochotona princeps) are mountain-dwelling mammals found in the mountains of western North America. They are smaller relatives of rabbits and hares. They have two …

Mar 6, 2025 · pika, (genus Ochotona), small short-legged and virtually tailless egg-shaped mammal found in the mountains of western North America and much of Asia.

Oct 24, 2024 · Pikas are small, rodent -like mammals found exclusively in the mountains of Asia and North America. They comprise the family Ochotonidae, one of the two extant families of …

Pikas (pronounced pee-kas) are small rodents that are closely related to rabbits. They look somewhat like a cross between a rabbit and a hamster, with fluffy fur, small round ears, and …

The inspiration for that squeaky little guy is the American pika, which lives in the high altitude, windswept, mountainous regions of the Western United States and Canada. They resemble …

American Pikas are one of only a few mammals able to survive in alpine habitats above the tree line. They live on scree slopes in western Canada and the western USA. Scree slopes are …