Adopt
a pika
Adopt
a pika
What is a Pika?
Pikas (Ochonta Princeps) are hamster-sized mammals related to the rabbit family. Also known as conies or rock rabbits, these cuddly-looking characters have small, oval bodies that are only around six inches long and weigh six ounces. Pika have moderately large ears for their bodies that are round in shape and a very short tail that is usually covered by a coat of thick brown-gray peppered fur. They have sharp curved claws and padded toes to scamper around alpine rocks. Excellent hearing and vision keep them very aware of the danger in their surroundings.
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Offered in partnership with Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Adopt a Pika program helps scientists track pika populations and impacts, like our changing climate, that may affect them. Your symbolic adoption of an American pika in Lassen Volcanic National Park provides funding for:
Field scientists to complete annual surveys and conduct climate change-related research.
Current research in cooperation with the USGS and NPS Wildlife Health Branch on trying to determine the impact plague might have on the pika. This project involves trapping and combing for fleas, then testing the fleas for plague.
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Your $25 donation includes:
-Personalized adoption certificate
-American pika fact sheet
-Life-sized pika stuffed animal
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For every Adopt-a-Pika donation, $20 is given to the Lassen National Volcanic Park, specifically to fund the Pika Research department.
Please see the attached brief from Lassen National Park for more information
Adopt A Pika
The American pika is considered an indicator species for detecting ecological effects of climate change. Research suggests that pikas are being lost from lower elevations in some areas in response to increased warming. Ongoing monitoring will help to track pika populations and identify factors that may help contribute to their persistence at Lassen Volcanic.
Adopt A Pika
The American pika is considered an indicator species for detecting the ecological effects of climate change. Research suggests that pikas are being lost from lower elevations in some areas in response to increased warming. Ongoing monitoring will help to track pika populations and identify factors that may help contribute to their persistence at Lassen volcanic
Pika Hydration Water Bottle
Drawn to Ecology
Beautiful Pika bottle! It is 25 ounces and has double steel walls. 15% of the purchase of every bottle goes to the Adopt a Pika Program.
More Pika Products
Pika Hydration Water Bottle
Drawn to Ecology
Beautiful Pika bottle! It is 25 ounces and has double steel walls. 15% of the purchase of every bottle goes to the Adopt a Pika Program.