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The '''Pika''' (/ˈpaɪkə/ py-kə; archaically spelled ''Pica'') is a small | [[File:Pika-in-lair.jpg|thumb|The Pika in its lair.]]The '''Pika''' (/ˈpaɪkə/ py-kə; archaically spelled ''Pica'') is a small mammal, with short limbs, very round body, rounded ears, and no external tail. | ||
It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow, which is believed to be a transdimensional portal. | |||
Several expeditions have entered, and failed to return from, the Pika's burrow. | |||
== | == In the News == | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Grievous Mitochondria pleasure barge.jpg|link=Grievous Mitochondria|Pika sells shares in [[Grievous Mitochondria]], will invest in new venture. | |||
[[ | File:Dinosaur studying mathematics.jpg|link=Chicxulub Chips|Pika to review algorithm for extra-crunchy [[Chicxulub Chips]]. | ||
File:Cone-shaped_supersonic_shockwave.svg|link=Bonaparte's Gull|The Pika and [[Bonaparte's Gull]] are mortal enemies, and will attack each other on sight. This diagram shows [[Bonaparte's Gull]] on a strafing run. | |||
[[ | </gallery> | ||
== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
[[ | * [[Bonaparte's Gull]] | ||
[[ | * [[John Brunner]] | ||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Pika]] | * [[Pika (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Fiction (nonfiction)]] | |||
[[Category:Animals]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:01, 20 May 2018
The Pika (/ˈpaɪkə/ py-kə; archaically spelled Pica) is a small mammal, with short limbs, very round body, rounded ears, and no external tail.
It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow, which is believed to be a transdimensional portal.
Several expeditions have entered, and failed to return from, the Pika's burrow.
In the News
Pika sells shares in Grievous Mitochondria, will invest in new venture.
Pika to review algorithm for extra-crunchy Chicxulub Chips.
The Pika and Bonaparte's Gull are mortal enemies, and will attack each other on sight. This diagram shows Bonaparte's Gull on a strafing run.