Summary:
- This study investigates the impact of climate change on the distribution and abundance of the American pika, a small mountain-dwelling mammal that is sensitive to changes in temperature and precipitation.
- The researchers used computer models to predict how the pika's habitat will shift in response to projected future climate conditions, finding that the pika's range is expected to contract significantly by the end of the 21st century.
- The findings suggest that the American pika may be at high risk of extinction due to the effects of climate change, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect this vulnerable species.