A video that explains the impact of climate change on the habitat and population of a species (specifically, the American Pika) and explores whether this species could be used as an indicator of climate change.
Students will learn about climate-related factors that are important for the survival of pikas in summer and winter. They will also understand how climate-sensitive species such as alpine pikas could serve as indicators of the health of water resources in alpine ecosystems,
Use this tool to help students find answers to:
- How could climate change affect the survival of the American Pika?2
- How is the effect of climate change on the American Pika being studied?
About the Tool
Tool Name | The American Pika: A Climate Change Indicator Species? |
Discipline | Biological Sciences |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Animal Habitats, Ecosystems, Ecology, Species |
Climate Topic | Climate Change and the Biosphere |
Type of Tool | Video |
Grade Level | High school, Undergraduate |
Location | Colorado, USA |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | Chris Ray, University of Colorado Boulder; Niwot Ridge LTER Program; Earth Initiatives |
Hosted at | YouTube (Niwot Ridge) |
Link | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t31rFXQSUno |
Access | Online |
Computer Skills | Basic |