Pika (Noun)
Meaning
Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pika's high-pitched call echoed through the mountain meadow as it scurried for cover.
- Pikas are well adapted to the harsh, rocky terrain of the high mountains, where other small mammals would struggle to survive.
- The rock-dwelling pika is a familiar sight in the Himalayas, where it can be seen gathering plant material for its winter stores.
- The pika's thick fur and layers of fat help it withstand the freezing temperatures of the mountain winters.
- In the wild, pikas play a crucial role in their ecosystems, serving as both prey for larger animals and seed dispersers for native plant species.