Collared Pika

Pika are the high country's barometers. They evolved for a cold environment, and a simple rise of a degree in average temperature stresses them. Stress for a Pika means death. Given that, they are in trouble in the Rocky Mountains.

Though the Pika is a beautiful animal, it's hard not too be impressed with the lichen coated rocks which the Pika calls home.

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Though the Pika is a beautiful animal, it's hard not too be impressed with the lichen coated rocks which the Pika calls home.

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Collared Pika