The Chinese red pika (Ochotona erythrotis) is a species of mammal in the family Ochotonidae. Typical of a pika it has short limbs, a small tail and round ears. Specific to the Chinese red pika has distinctive red color in its pelt. [2] The Chinese pika typically lives in rocky terrain at altitudes between 600 and 1200 meters.

Dec 22, 2021 · Of the approximately 30 extant species of pika (Ochotona; Ochotonidae; Lagomorpha), at least 23 occur in China. Of these, 8 are endemic, and 3 are classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Research into most Chinese species is scarce, and there is much to learn about basic aspects of their ecology.

A pika (/ ˈpaɪkə / PY-kə, [3] or / ˈpiːkə / PEE-kə) [4] is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears. [5] .

Mar 23, 2015 · Native to a remote region of China, this tiny mammal, known as the Ili pika, doesn’t know it’s a member of an endangered species – and neither do most people.

The Ili pika or magic rabbit (Ochotona iliensis) is a species of mammal in the family Ochotonidae, endemic to northwest China. After its discovery in 1983, it was studied for a decade. [2][3]

For more than 20 years, the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a type of tiny, mountain-dwelling mammal with a teddy bear face, had eluded scientists in the Tianshan Mountains (map) of northwestern...

Jan 5, 2015 · For more than 50 years, authorities in China have tried to eliminate a mouse-like creature called the “pika,” believing the animal damages grasslands. However, researchers from Arizona State University have discovered that pikas are actually a keystone species and are extremely important to the ecological health of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.

Sep 18, 2021 · We integrate species distribution models plus a dispersal model to predict LUC and GCC impacts on the ranges of five species of pikas in the Qinghai–Tibet plateau region of China. Pikas are sensitive to land use and climate change and have limited dispersal abilities.

Apr 15, 2020 · China is a special home for pikas. The China Species Red List has included eight species of pika, seven of which are endemic to China. Though they are not yet under national protection, there is an urgent need to protect them.

Of the approximately 30 extant species of pika (Ochotona; Ochotonidae; Lagomorpha), at least 23 occur in China. Of these, 8 are endemic, and 3 are classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Research into most Chinese species is scarce, and there …