American Pika picks a tall watch tower

When you are one of the smallest creatures in the big mountains, it is tough to see around, particularly for a Pika who lives in talus fields with rocks that for us would be the equivalent size of a house. This little guy (or gal) had a nice solution.

One particular rock that almost seemed to be turned on its end stood tall above the surrounding landscape and made the perfect perch for the Pika to check out those gorgeous Rocky Mountains.

An American Pika keeps watch from a tall rock on Trail Ridge Road.  (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Pika keeps watch from a tall rock on Trail Ridge Road. (© Tony’s Takes)

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