Discovered a strange "rabbit mouse" species, considered as nature's tiny farmer

The tiny “mouse rabbit” with round ears and a high-pitched cry has amazed scientists with its ability to harvest and store food like a real farmer.

Rabbits are not rodents. Although they resemble voles, they are closely related to rabbits in the order Lagomorpha. Photo: Pinterest.

They live mainly in high and cold mountainous areas. From the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau to the Rockies, mouse rabbits are well adapted to harsh climates. Photo: Pinterest.

They don't hibernate like many other species. Instead, they store hay throughout the summer to eat in the winter. Photo: Pinterest.

The sound of a mouse rabbit is very distinctive. Each individual has its own sound to alert or call a mate, giving them the nickname “whistling mice”. Photo: wikimedia.org.

Small in size but very agile. They are only 15-20 cm long on average, weigh about 150 grams but move very flexibly between the crevices of rocks. Photo: inaturalist.

Their diet is almost entirely plant-based. Rabbits eat grass, moss, flowers and leaves, and are particularly fond of succulent plants in mountainous areas. Photo: Pinterest.

They are nature’s “little farmers”. By collecting and storing herbs, rabbits help to spread seeds in high-altitude environments. Photo: wikimedia.org.

They are extremely sensitive to climate change. Rising temperatures are shrinking their habitat, forcing them to climb higher to avoid the heat. Photo: inaturalist.

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