With each passing day news is published with regard to extinction. There are several animals that are no longer seen, while others are under threat. As an example we can mention the small mammal pika-de-lli.
Commonly found in the mountainous regions of China, climate change and the presence of humans are jeopardizing the species' existence.
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Have you ever heard of this animal? Its appearance is very similar to that of a teddy bear. With a size of only twenty centimeters, professionals from an Institute of Ecology and Geography in China are worried about a possible extinction of the species.
The animal was first found in 1983 when scientists were conducting studies of infectious diseases and natural resources. Named pika-de-lli, it lives in the mountainous areas of the northwest part of the country. They are usually seen alone and only consume vegetation for food.
Was the animal seen again after the year 1983?
For scientists, it was a challenge to find the pika-de-lli again. Research reveals that only 30 years later this event took place again. Yes, it was only in 2014, during an expedition to the Tian Shan mountain range, that the animal was registered.
Scientists explain that the difficulty in locating the pika is not just because they live in solitude. Climate change also greatly influences the survival of the species. Another important point is the human presence in its habitat. These two main factors have been generating negative impacts.
After all, how big is the population of this animal?
Studies say that there are about 20,000 individuals of this species across the planet. Very little, isn't it? However, that number has been decreasing significantly over the years. This information was provided by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.