Pika
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American pika (Ochotona princeps) at one of its haypiles where it is collecting/caching food for winter use. Beartooth Mountains, Wyoming/Montana. Summer. This photo was taken in alpine setting at around 11,000 feet (3350 meters) elevation.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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