What do you think?
- How much did you know about pika before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think pika matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on pika been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on pika have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about pika - and different perspectives - about pika going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do pika impact your world? If pika disappeared from a region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if pika live in your area? If they do, are they doing well? Are any threatened? If not, where is the closest area they are?
- What local decisions impact pika? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about pika in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about pika? How might different careers influence the future of pika?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to pika? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of pika through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to pika in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
Resources
- Adorable American Pika Is Disappearing Due to Climate Change
- American Pikas show resiliency in the face of global warming
- Behavioral flexibility as a mechanism for coping with climate change
- Characterizing predictors of survival in the American pika ( Ochotona princeps )
- Pikas are adapting to climate change remarkably well, contrary to many predictions
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