Pika Calling Like a Squeaky Toy

I was thrilled today to find the Pikas who inhabit the talus pile near Angel's Rest Trail parking lot actually survived our heat apocalypse of last weekend. Portland hit 116 and the ranger at the trailhead thought it hit 111 where we stood about a quarter mile from these Pikas. I personally questioned whether they would live because temperatures above 77 are lethal to them. They surely must be finding cold water seeping deep in the rock pile to keep their enzymes from denaturing with the heat.

[@ThomasWeiskirch]

Very well filmed. Lots of beauty in this movie. Thumbs up. 👍 Greeting, Thomas

[@ruthklaus2358]

So pleased these little creatures survived. Thanks for the video!

[@Jortayyou]

Details of the mouth and nose look great on large format... and the call got our dogs attention

[@elizabethharvey1048]

Look at those teeth!

[@kpittsmtb]

Teeth also caught my eye! Thank you for commenting