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Pika - Colorado - Storing vegetation to be used as food in winter - Inhabits talus slopes and rock slides usually near timberline and high mountains - Lives in colonies - Each pika has a territory within the colony at least in autumn - Related to
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Pika - Colorado - Storing vegetation to be used as food in winter - Inhabits talus slopes and rock slides usually near timberline and high mountains - Lives in colonies - Each pika has a territory within the colony at least in autumn - Related to
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Pika - storing vegetation to be used as food in winter
Colorado, USA
Ochotona princeps
Inhabits talus slopes and rock slides usually near timberline and high mountains. Lives in colonies. Each pika has a territory within the colony at least in autumn. Related to rabbits. Feeds on grasses and herbs. Stores food in small piles of "hay" beneath boulders. Does not hibernate, spends the winter surviving on stored food often beneath a thick cover of snow. Makes a series of whistle-like calls.
John Cancalosi
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Snowy Survival Squad - Pika Posse Prepares for Winter Wonderland Whistle-fest!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by John Cancalosi, we catch a glimpse of the incredible life-saving tactics employed by the adorable pika community. These furry critters, closely related to rabbits, are true masters of winter preparation! Huddled together on a picturesque talus slope in Colorado's high mountains, these pikas can be seen diligently gathering and storing vegetation as if they were preparing for an epic picnic. With their mouths full of grasses and herbs, they scurry about with boundless energy. Each pika has its own territory within the colony during autumn, ensuring that no delicious morsel goes unnoticed or unclaimed. As snowflakes start to fall and temperatures drop dramatically, these resourceful creatures rely solely on their meticulously stored food beneath boulders. But don't let their cuteness fool you! Despite being small in size, pikas possess powerful vocal cords capable of producing whistle-like calls that echo through the snowy landscape. It's like attending a winter symphony conducted exclusively by our tiny herbivorous friends! So next time you find yourself surrounded by blankets of snow in the great outdoors, remember these extraordinary pikas who brave it all without hibernating. They truly embody resilience and teamwork while creating an enchanting soundtrack to accompany your wintry adventures!
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