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Meltdown in the Mountains: How Global Warming Threatens Pikas and Other High-Country Critters

Conservation | Jul 19, 2011

Alarm Bells for the Alpine Zone It’s high atop the world’s mountains, where it accounts for less than 5 percent of the Earth’s surface. It’s battered by winds, it’s frigidly … Read more

Endangered Easter Bunnies??

Wildlife Facts | Apr 22, 2011

While I’m not one to despoil the fantasies of children by pointing out this weekend’s spokesbunny doesn’t exist, there is a very real threat that the American pika, the mountain … Read more

Wildlife Could Be The New ‘Homeless, Tempest-Tossed’ As Climate Change Shifts Habitats

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Nov 1, 2010

According to an article in the online edition of last week’s Science News, climate-change-induced species disruption and environmental displacement is causing major headaches for officials who monitor the movements of non-native invasive wildlife. That in addition to the headaches facing the species themselves. Read more

Google the Echidna and Save a Pika

Wildlife Facts | Jul 30, 2009

Ever feel like you’re wasting time on Wikipedia or Google? You probably are. I know I am. But today, I found a way to continue wasting hours on the internet … Read more

Top 3 Reasons to Support ACES

Conservation | Jun 26, 2009

TODAY’s THE DAY! Within hours, Congress is expected to vote on legislation to confront the single greatest threat to America’s wildlife and natural resources. Please make sure your representative will help pass … Read more

Climate Change Threatens Pika, Lawsuits Filed

Conservation | Aug 26, 2008

Conservation groups recently filed lawsuits against federal and California state agencies that will seek to protect the mountain-dwelling American pika against the effects of global warming. The American pika is … Read more

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