Tibetan Pika, called Dza dra. Tibet 2017

The Moupin Pika (Ochotona thibetana) is a species of mammal in the Ochotonidae family. It is found on the Tibetan Plateau and in China, India, and possibly Bhutan.
On this picture: I asked if they wanted to take a pose, and look here, they did !

The pika is a small animal, with short limbs, rounded ears, and short tail. The name pika (pronounced /ˈpaɪkə/ PYE-kə, archaically spelled pica) is used for any member of the Ochotonidae, a family within the order of lagomorphs, which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). One genus, Ochotona, is recognised within the family, and it includes 30 species. Pikas are also called rock rabbits or coneys. It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow. The name "pika" appears to be derived from the Tungus piika, or perhaps from the Russian pikat "to squeak".

Pikas are native to cold climates, mostly in Asia, North America and parts of eastern Europe. Most species live on rocky mountain sides, where there are numerous crevices to shelter in, although some also construct crude burrows. A few burrowing species are instead native to open steppe land. In the mountains of Eurasia, pikas often share their burrows with snowfinches, which build their nests there.
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Taken in: 中國 / 西藏自治区 / 当雄县 (show map)

Taken on: September 23, 2017

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Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	400mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Scene Capture Type:	Landscape
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