Baby pikas, called pika kits, are born in snug nests made of grass and leaves, carefully hidden among rocky crevices. These tiny, fur-covered creatures depend completely on their mothers for warmth and nourishment during their first days. One of the most charming things about pikas is their ingenious winter survival strategy. Throughout the summer, they gather and dry plants to create little “haystacks,” which they store away as food for the snowy months. It’s an adorable and impressive example