Curious Creatures

Pika: $20.00

In the frigid land, high above the treeline, you might find a curious little creature called a pika. These little critters scurry among the rocky terrain like mice. However, they are not rodents. Pikas are actually lagomorphs, or members of the rabbit family. They are the smallest member of the rabbit family and there are 30 different species spread across the North American and Asian continents.

Yet, so few people know of there existence. Even fewer people are aware of the plight they face. Just like the polar bears, pikas are threatened by climate change.

For years, pikas have thrived in some of the coldest regions on earth where most animals cannot survive But now they are experiencing something new - heat stress.

 

Climate change is not an unstoppable doomsday machine. Here is just one simple thing anyone can do to help our environment and protect vulnerable species like the pika. Waste less food. It takes a tremendous amount of water to produce our food. Cows emit greenhouse gases. Composting food products releases methane. All these factors contribute to climate change. Not only is reducing your waste good for the earth but its good for your pocket book too.