I never knew there such things as these "Pika's" until a few minutes ago. I'm quite enthralled.
They're bunnies with short ears and live in Tibet.
I sing!
Pika......chu
>>296260There are some really cute ones in the Rockies too, those are the ones I always think about first. My MS mentor did a phylogenetic research study on them. Turns out two populations that are just across a valley from each other can become quite genetically distinct.
>>296272Problem is, the name's supposed to sound more like "piker" through a thick accent.
>>296279that's true. Also in the Rockies.
Someone needs to domesticate these. Now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVJuRgil0wQBehold the mighty beast roaring.
They hop around in sunlit meadows with flowers in their mouths going 'Eee! Eee!'They may not be cuter than rabbits, but it's not for lack of trying.
If any of you live in Western Washington, there are a ton of pikas on Mount Pilchuck, and the trail to the summit goes right through their main territory.I went there last summer and I saw at least a half dozen and heard a bunch more.