Illustrative pika; imagined setting.
Overview
This rabbit relative inhabits talus slopes and eats grasses, sedges and other plants. It remains active through winter rather than hibernating.
During the short growing season, pikas gather and defend vegetation haystacks. Shrill calls reveal their presence. Sensitive to heat, they favor cooler periods for activity.
Origins & earliest records
NPS synthesis
Evidence & interpretation
Complete account; diagnostic photograph.
Selected bibliography
Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.
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Family & connections
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- Park accountAmerican PikaResearch access: 2026-10-18
Image credits
AI-generatedIllustrative pika; imagined setting.
