What does the pika say when it stops munching on cute flowers? “Eeep!” “Eeep!” “Eeep!” These calls may sound the same to us, but they sound very different to pikas. They can even recognize individual pikas by their calls. They also happen to be one of the most territorial animals, frequently involved in chases and fights — kind of like its famous cartoon counterpart, Pikachu. | Center for Biological Diversity

Biologists have mapped Wyoming’s pika habitat for the first time, revealing that these vulnerable mammals now occupy just 57% of the state’s suitable alpine areas. This data highlights the growing threat of climate change, as pikas are highly sensitive to temperature shifts. While Wyoming’s pika populations remain stable for now, they have already suffered significant habitat loss in places like Idaho and Montana due to rising temperatures and drier conditions. Although Wyoming’s more central lo

The American pika is about the size of a large -- and adorable -- baked potato. But unlike baked potatoes, pikas are fierce and are the inspiration behind the most famous of all Pokémon: Pikachu. Sadly, American pika habitat in the snowy, high mountain, alpine meadows of western North America are threatened by climate change. POWER TO THE PIKA! #pikas #powertothepika #pokemon #pikachu #climatechange #keepitintheground #fightextinction #pokemongo | Center for Biological Diversity