What the Cutest Animal Can Teach Us About Saving Ourselves

The video discusses the impact of climate change on pikas, small mammals adapted to high-altitude habitats. Rising temperatures threaten their survival, making them indicators of climate change effects. Pikas and other species are adapting through behavioral changes, but not all can keep up. Humans face similar challenges, such as migration and food scarcity, and can learn from pikas' adaptability. The video emphasizes the importance of changing behavior to adapt and mitigate climate change, supported by initiatives like Peril and Promise.

What is one of the main challenges pikas face due to rising temperatures?

• Less time for foraging

• Longer winters

• Increased food supply

• More predators

How do pikas serve as indicators of climate change?

• They grow larger in size

• They change color with the seasons

• Their population changes reflect environmental shifts

• They migrate to warmer areas

What adaptation strategy have some pikas adopted to cope with warmer temperatures?

• Growing thicker fur

• Moving to higher altitudes

• Changing their diet to include more moss

• Hibernating during summer

What is a potential consequence of climate change for human populations?

• Increased rainfall in Africa

• Mass migrations due to rising temperatures

• Decreased migration

• More abundant food supplies

What advantage do humans have over pikas in adapting to climate change?

• Natural resistance to heat

• Ability to change behavior and slow down climate change

• Increased physical strength

• Ability to hibernate