Speaking Eep! (2026)

In a warming world, a tiny voice may hold the key to survival. SPEAKING EEP! immerses viewers in the urgent mission of a female-led scientific team determined to protect the American pika—one of North America’s most climate-vulnerable creatures. Population biologist Dr. Chris Ray and PhD student Rachel Billings blend state-of-the-art artificial intelligence with time-honored fieldwork to crack the code behind the pika’s signature calls. By deciphering the meaning of these iconic squeaks, they aim to reveal how distinct pika groups communicate across subspecies, and whether that chatter can help fragmented populations unite and adapt before the heat closes in.