The Ili pika or magic rabbit (Ochotona iliensis) is a species of mammal in the family Ochotonidae, endemic to northwest China. After its discovery in 1983, it was studied for a decade. [2] [3]

Jun 7, 2024 · The Ili pika, a rare species found in the Tian Shan mountains of China, measures about 8 inches (20 cm) and prefers high altitudes. Discovered in 1983, the Ili pika is critically endangered due to habitat loss, climate change and a declining population, with fewer than 1,000 individuals remaining.

Ili pika is a pika, which is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal that resembles a rabbit, but with short, rounded ears and no tail. They are usually native to Asia and North America, while Ili pika appears to only reside in the Tian Shan mountains of northwest Chinese province Xinjiangbeen.

The Ili pika is an endangered mammal native to northwest China. After its discovery in 1983, it was not documented again until 2014. The Ili pika somewhat resembles a short-eared rabbit.

Oct 19, 2023 · Ili pikas, scientifically known as Ochotona iliensis, are small, enigmatic mammals that reside in the Tianshan Mountains of northwestern China. Discovered relatively recently in 1983 by a Chinese scientist named Weidong Li, these pikas quickly gained attention due to their adorable appearance and distinct features.

Sep 7, 2024 · The Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis), one of the rarest and most endearing mammals, is found only in the Tian Shan mountains, Xinjiang region of northwestern China. Nicknamed the “magic rabbit,” and also the teddy bear of the mountains, this tiny, elusive creature has captured the imagination of conservationists and animal lovers alike due to ...

Mar 25, 2015 · Beijing (CNN) —– Rara, y algunos dirían que más adorable que el panda, solo 1.000 individuos de una pequeña criatura semejante a un osito de peluche viven en la cordillera de Tianshan en la...

Mar 24, 2015 · Ili pika, conejo mágico, o Ochotona iliensis (nombre oficial), es un pequeño mamífero que habita en las montañas de Tian Shan, en la región de Sinkiang, al noroeste de China.

The Ili Pika, Ochotona iliensis, is listed as Endangered on The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. It is one of the rarest of all pika species occurring in a highly restricted geographic range in a spur of the Tian Shan mountains, extending into Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

Apr 7, 2021 · Em suma, o pika-de-ili é uma espécie popular na Ásia, Europa Ocidental e na América do Norte, vivendo entre 2800 a 4100 metros de altura. Além disso, se alimenta de gramíneas e plantas montanhosas, é um animal pequeno com pernas curtas e robustas, orelhas arredondadas e uma curtíssima cauda.