Climate Change Threatens Montana's Pika Populations
The American pika, a small mammal native to Montana's alpine ecosystems, is facing significant threats due to climate change, as reported by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Rising temperatures and declining snowpack are putting stress on pika populations, forcing them to move to higher elevations. However, many pikas are already at the highest points of their habitats, leaving them with limited options for survival. The Montana Climate Assessment indicates that annual temperatures in the state have risen by 2 to 3°F (1.1 to 1.7°C) since 1950, with snowpack declining by 20-80%. Source time: not specified. 
