Ili Pika | Animalz

Ili PikaThe Ili pika is restricted to the eastern Tian Shan in northwestern Xinjiang, China. Its grey coat has rufous patches, and it lives among rocky cliffs and crevices.What does it look like?Its back is grey, with rufous-brown fur on the forehead, hindlegs and collar. The rounded ears are furred, and melanistic individuals occur. Seasonal color change is unclear.How does it live?The Ili pika is restricted to the eastern Tian Shan in northwestern Xinjiang, China. Its grey coat has rufous patches, and it lives among rocky cliffs and crevices.It uses rocky cliffs with holes and crevices, eats green plants, and may store hay in niches among the rocks.Keeping it safeIUCN Red List · Endangered (EN) · Global