Collared Pika (Noun)
Meaning
Similar to little chief hare and may be same species.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The collared pika's adaptations for high-altitude life include its distinctive thick coat and round body shape.
- Conservationists worry about the long-term viability of the collared pika due to habitat loss and climate change.
- Collared pika gather vegetation to dry in haystacks that help sustain them during harsh winter conditions.
- Unlike other mammals that adapt to the extreme temperatures in similar climates, the collared pika lives near or above tree line year-round.
- Genetic testing of local species that appear to be either little chief hare or collared pika is required to verify whether the two are actually distinct.