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Young American pika (Ochotona princeps) after summer snowfall--not an uncommon occurrence at this altitude. Beartooth Mountains, Wyoming/Montana border. Summer. This photo was taken in alpine setting at around 11,000 feet (3350 meters) elevation.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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