Living high up in the Tian Shan mountains of Northwestern China is a little teddy bear looking mammal that does not even know it is an endangered species. In fact, not many humans know of its ...
Researchers hope to find answers in subsequent research trips. Read More: Why Are We So Afraid of Mice and Other Rodents? Credit: (Vincent Legrand/Shutterstock) The Large-Eared Pika, another endearing ...
The pika—a small, furry lagomorph that is closely related to rabbits—is one of only a few animals that lives its entire life above the tree line in high alpine terrain. The pika, however ...
A northern pika is seen in a rocky area in the town of Shikaoi, Hokkaido, on Oct. 15, 2024. (Mainichi/Taichi Kaizuka)=Click/tap photo for more images. SHIKAOI, Hokkaido -- Northern pika, a species ...
The data comes from Cascades Pika Watch, a program of the Oregon Zoo that began in 2018 after the Eagle Creek Fire destroyed much of the pika’s habitat. Every summer, volunteers now go out into ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Highland deer mice and their lowland cousins ventured on a simulated seven-week ascent to 6,000 meters. By tracking how the mice responded to cold stress and progressively lower ...