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Royle's Pika

Ochotona roylei

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Field Notes

Description:

A very cute tail less mouse. Locals informed us that it eats only grass. Felt like picking it up and getting it home as a pet for the kids.

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Royle's Pika

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
lori.tas
Given the location, I'm going to suggest Royal's Pika: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royle%27s_Pika
lori.tas
I think you have spotted a pika, or mouse-hare. There are seven species in India.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Great Mammals of India

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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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