Pikas are small, tail-less furry mammals that belong to the lagomorph order that includes hares and rabbits. They are also called mouse-hares or rock rabbits as they generally live among rocks in cold climates.

Pikas are usually active during the early morning and late afternoon hours. They are herbivores, eating even toxic plants found in their habitat.

Since they do not hibernate, Pikas collect vegetation during the summer to store in a "haypile" as a food source during the winter months. They also forage for food by digging tunnels under the snow.

Pronounciation Key : Pie-Ka