Pika Builds Nest to Survive Long Harsh Winter
Clip: Season 35 Episode 12 | 2m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
A close relative of the rabbit displays 'haying' behavior.
The pika, a close relative of the rabbit, lives in some of the harshest environments on earth, including the Himalayas and Ural Mountains of Russia. In order to survive the long cold winter, it builds an edible nest of plant material, which serves as it's food store, as well as a cozy home.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Pika Builds Nest to Survive Long Harsh Winter
Clip: Season 35 Episode 12 | 2m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
The pika, a close relative of the rabbit, lives in some of the harshest environments on earth, including the Himalayas and Ural Mountains of Russia. In order to survive the long cold winter, it builds an edible nest of plant material, which serves as it's food store, as well as a cozy home.
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