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little-chief (hare) † 
n. a small mammal of the genus Ochotona, found in the western mountain region.
See also: pika
- 1896 (1898) The timid squeak of the little chief hare was often heard, but, owing to its wariness only one specimen was obtained.
- 1908 Indians informed Mr. Ross that little-chief hares were common in the mountains of the Liard River. . . .
- 1960 The industrious little pika has yet another name, the Indian name, "Little Chief Hare."
- 1896 (1898) The timid squeak of the little chief hare was often heard, but, owing to its wariness only one specimen was obtained.