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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 stout bodies.

There are over 30 different species of pikas, most of which live in Asia.
However, there are two species of Pika that live in North America. Read on to
learn about the pika.

* Pika on a rock, photographed in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
* Pika photographed in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
* American Pika with Take-Out!
* Altai Pika sitting on a rock
* Pika on the lookout for predators
* Pika on a rock, photographed in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
* Pika photographed in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

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Rabbit Classification: Rodents Explained

These little mammals have stout bodies, short legs, and small ears. Most species
have thick fur, which comes in handy living in old mountain peaks. There are a
variety of species, all of which come in different shapes and sizes. The
different species of these cute critters range anywhere from six to nine inches
when fully grown, and weigh less than a pound.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE PIKA

These seemingly insignificant little mammals are actually quite interesting
creatures. From their mountain abodes, pikas exhibit a number of strange
behaviors and unique adaptations. Learn more below!

* Food so Nice, They Eat it Twice! – This close relative of the rabbit performs
a similar behavior while foraging for food. After a meal, they produce green
feces consisting of plants and grass. To better absorb the nutrients, they
then eat this feces. Eww! The second time around, their stool looks like
normal rodent poop, dark and solid.
* Storage Capacity – Unlike some other cold-weather species, pikas do not
hibernate over the winter. Instead, to survive the winter they most store
food for themselves in their tunnels. Throughout the summer, these mammals
create piles of grass, dry them in the sun, and bring them to their burrows
to store for the winter.

* Boys and Girls – Just like rabbits, female pikas are called “does,” and males
are called “Bucks.” Males are usually slightly larger than females.
* Far From Home – The majority of pika species live in various mountainous
regions in Asia. However, two species do reside in North America. The
American pika and the collared pika both live in North America. The American
pika lives in the northwestern United States, while the collared pika lives
in parts of Alaska and northwestern Canada.

HABITAT OF THE PIKA

Though there is a wide variety of species, all are adapted to life in cold
climates. Because of this, they actually need cold temperatures, and can die if
exposed to hotter climates.

The vast majority of species live in mountainous regions among the rocks and
crevices. Some species also construct burrows in the soil. Those species that
burrow live in less mountainous regions known as steppe, or grassland.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE PIKA

This animal’s distribution varies greatly based on species. There are two
species that live in North America, the rest range throughout Asia. Quite a few
species live in Mongolia and Siberia, as well as China, Nepal, India, and more.
Some species have very restricted range, while others, like the Nubra pika, are
more widespread through various countries.

DIET OF THE PIKA

These creatures are herbivores, which means that they eat plants. Far from
picky, they will feed on grasses, flowering plants, sedges, shrubs, mosses, and
more. They spend some time feeding, and some time collecting plants to dry and
store for the winter.

The colder the region, the more dried plants the pika needs to survive the
winter. They create piles of grasses and other vegetation, and leave them in the
sun to dry out. This prevents their food stores from rotting or growing mold.

PIKA AND HUMAN INTERACTION

Because they live at such high elevations, pikas do not frequently interact with
humans. Sadly, direct human contact is not necessarily the only way we can
impact these creatures. Human-induced climate change has caused increases in
global temperature.

As discussed previously, these creatures are quite sensitive to warm climates,
and simply cannot survive if their environment gets too hot. This is causing
various species to become isolated and fragmented as their usable habitat
decreases. While the IUCN Red List still considers most species “Least Concern,”
they have expressed the need for additional research and concern.

DOMESTICATION

Humans have not domesticated pikas in any way.

DOES THE PIKA MAKE A GOOD PET

Pikas do not make good pets. If they get too hot, they can die, so you must
regulate their temperature at all times. They are also wild animals, and while
you can tame young creatures with time and patience, as they reach sexual
maturity they become less compatible with household life.

PIKA CARE

Zoos successfully care for various species of pikas. With so many species, there
is no guaranteed care information for every individual, but the information for
one species likely translates to another. The primary concern when caring for
them is temperature regulation.

Zookeepers house pikas in temperature-controlled environments. They also provide
them with rocky habitats, or those that have artificial rocks and tunnels. Their
diet is easy to replicate, and zookeepers provide hay, a variety of fresh
grasses, fruits, and vegetables.

BEHAVIOR OF THE PIKA

Behavior varies from species to species. Some animals are diurnal, and most
active during the day, while others prefer to forage during the early morning
and late evening. Generally speaking, the colder the climate, the more likely
that species is active during the day when it is warmer. Some species are
social, and live in family groups. Other species are solitary, and even
territorial.

REPRODUCTION OF THE PIKA

With such a wide variety of pika species, it is not surprising that breeding
behavior varies. Some species produce large litters, while others have just a
few offspring. Most tunnel-digging species produce more young than those that
live in rock crevices. Across species, most gestation periods last approximately
one month. Weaning and independence varies greatly between species, with some
animals forming longer-lasting family groups.

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