The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative. The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change.

The American pika — a small, herbivorous, conspicuously cute mammal related to rabbits and hares — is adapted to the cold climate in high-elevation boulder fields and alpine meadows in the mountains ...

Recently I have been photographing high up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. This portion of the Rockies has a lot of peaks over 10,000 feet and even some over 14,000. At these heights it is neve… ...

The American pika, a small mammal adapted to high altitudes and cold temperatures, has died out from a 64-square-mile span of habitat in California’s northern Sierra Nevada mountains, and the cause ...

Hikers love to see pika in the mountains. But climate change is impacting the cold-loving creatures in Nevada. A new report tracks where they are — and increasingly aren't.

Megan Mueller, with Rocky Mountain Wild and a co-director of the Colorado Pika Project, saw her first pika at the age of 6. She hopes the project helps the animal survive. “I grew up in Colorado.

Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

If you’re searching for a marmot or pika on a hike, your ears are the best tool to use. Both mammals’ fur is adapted to camouflage and blend into their rocky surroundings, making it hard to track them ...

Why it's awesome: Central Siberia may be a harsh and challenging environment, but that doesn't stop the Turuchan pika from having fun. These small, fluffy mammals are known for their love of all ...