Abstract: Plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) is a small and dominant lagomorph, endemic to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. This species is of ecological significance for maintaining the biodiversity of grassland ecosystem and improving soil quality in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Currently, considerable studies have been published on plateau pika ecology. This paper addresses habitat selection, population ecology, reproduction ecology, and behavioral ecology of plateau pika. It also discusses plateau pika’s adaptation to the plateau and correlation with grassland ecosystem. Finally, we put forward the direction of future research on the adaptability of plateau pika on the plateau and its ecological significance.

Key words: ecological stoichiometry, soil microbe, vegetation, topographic position, homeostasis, nutrient limitation.