If you need a little cuteness to brighten your day, you've come to the right place!
I am a wildlife photographer and have dedicated much of my career to studying the American Pika! This little critter is a relative of rabbits and hares. They call alpine ecosystems home (typically) and are usually heard before they're ever seen.
American Pikas are really interesting, as they do not hibernate, but are active all year long in their very extreme high-elevation homes. They can be found in the Rocky Mountains and throughout the American West in mountainous regions. Have you ever experienced the joy of a pika welcome committee as they squeak "hello" to you?
If you love pikas and want to learn more about them, be sure to check out my book, The American Pika: Notes From the Field. Also, don't forget to visit my previous article on Bored Panda, by clicking here.
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Stashing Away Yummy Grasses For The Snowy Months
A Very Chunky Pika! Winter Ready!
A Young Pika
A Pika In Winter
Pika Selfie!
Snoozing Baby
Say Cheese!
An American Pika Checking Out What’s What On Her Very Windswept Slope At 12,800ft
"These Look Particularly Yummy!"
Feasting!
An American Pika Absolutely Lovin’ Some Alpine Sunshine With Her Snowy Nosey
Pika Toes!
A Juvenile American Pika Having A Morning Grooming Session
Enjoying Bountiful Summer Wildflowers
This Pika Has A Beautiful Columbine Garden
A Gloomy Day Pika
