In the Tian Shan Mountains of China, researchers have spotted the elusive
Ili Pika, an adorable creature which hasn’t been seen in two decades.
The so-called "magic bunny" measures about eight inches long and is a distant relative of the rabbit. It has eluded research teams for decades, sneaking in and out of cliffs. Around the time of its discovery, back in 1983, the species numbered around 2900. Now, their numbers are down to less than a thousand, most likely due to human activity and climate change.
