Pikas recovering from effects of 2017 Gorge fire
PORTLAND — Recent surveys show that American pikas, a tiny mammal that typically lives in rockslides at high elevations, including in the Wallowas and other mountains of Northeastern Oregon, are
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PORTLAND — Recent surveys show that American pikas, a tiny mammal that typically lives in rockslides at high elevations, including in the Wallowas and other mountains of Northeastern Oregon, are
Pikas, fluffy little mammals related to rabbits, were once a common sight in the Columbia River Gorge. But these populations were heavily impacted by the 2017 E
The Columbia River Gorge’s unique population of Cascades pikas has seen a major comeback since the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, the Oregon Zoo announced on Nov. 7. Mouse-like in appearance, the russet-sized mammals known for their toy-like squeaks are more closely related to rabbits and hares.
Pikas, fluffy little mammals related to rabbits, were once a common sight in the Columbia River Gorge. But these populations were heavily impacted by the 2017 E
The Oregon Zoo is seeking volunteers to help spot American pikas living in the Columbia River Gorge.