They’re small, they’re furry, and they’re adorable! Often overlooked, the little fuzzy guys - rodents, rabbits, and all the tiny tree-climbers, hole-dwellers, and rock-creepers - are loaded with charm and charisma.
They deserve a closer look, don’t you think?
Pika munches a leaf in Mount Rainier National Park.
Hoary marmot munches on spring flowers.
Douglas squirrel or chickaree vocalizes while eating a fir cone in Grand Teton National Park.
An adult hoary marmot interacts with a youngster in Mount Rainier National Park.
Golden-mantled ground squirrel scampers in spring flowers.
Pika surveys her surroundings from a rocky perch.
Pine marten with squirrel prey in Grand Teton National Park.
Alert prairie dog on the Colorado plains.
The plumpest pika in all the land!
Olympic marmot cliffside in Olympic National Park.
Pika peeks from a crevice.