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American Pika
The American Pika is a small rabbit-like animal that lives in mountainous areas of the western United States and Canada. The species typically inhabits rocky talus slopes, and is often found near or above tree line.
It is adapted for life in cooler temperatures, which some conservationists believe makes it especially sensitive to global warming. "A key characteristic of the American pika is its temperature sensitivity; death can occur after brief exposures to ambient temperatures greater than 77.9° F," writes the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that average summer temperatures in the West could rise by about 5 degrees.... >>more
Sources:
NatureServe; US Fish and Wildlife Service; NOAA
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