Consider the following statements about Pika a mammal living in rabbit and hare family in Himalayan ...........

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Consider the following statements about Pika, a mammal living in rabbit and hare family in Himalayan Ecosystem.

1. They are found only in temperate and mountain regions.

2. They are keystone species.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Scientists have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Himalayas in Sikkim. Pikas are members of the rabbit family and look like tailless rats. They live in the mountains or in temperate regions. They are a keystone species and ecosystem engineers. They do not hibernate unlike other mammalian species inhabiting such cold climates. The common name pika is basically used for any member of the Ochotonidae family. Hence, answer is C.