Increasing heat due to climate change is affecting these small mammals
Pikas are one of the only long term
primary consumers in the alpine tundra. A decrease in their population, or extinction, could mean an imbalance between predator and prey populations.
Pika Per 10 Meters:
Population from average temperature year
(2000) Population from extra high temperature year (2005)
What Can We do to Prevent Climate Change?
Monitor change through supporting and donating Commute in the most fuel-efficient way possible Choose renewable power Eat wisely: Buy organic and locally grown foods, try to avoid processed items Be energy efficient Reduce, reuse and recycle. By Sadie Schafer