The Tundra
Katelyn McGlasson 3P Ortiz Biology
Required Information
Tempatures:
Hottest: 45*
Coldest: -20*
Precipitation:
6-10 inches per year
Land Forms:
Mountains: Tallest- 4395 ft.
Water: Mostly ponds and bogs
Canyons: Mostly in Alaska
Islands: No known islands
Ecological Concerns and Issues:
Oil Companies
Hunting
Global Warming
Living and Non- Living Factors in the Tundra
Animals:
Herbivores: Caribou
Carnivores: Artic Fox
Insect: Mosquito
Bird: Falcon
Plants:
Low-growing
Shrubs
400 Varieties of Plants
Adaption:
Animals aquire extra layer of fat
Animals aquire longer thicker fur
Plants change photosynthesis to adapt to low lights
Relationships:
Predators- Wolves, foxes, coyotes, and bears
Not very much competition- too big and they know how to survive
Limiting Factors:
Abiotic- Strong winds, rain, short summers, and long winters
Biotic- Owl, fox, tiny flowers, grass, hedges, willow, and bacteria
The Animals of the Tundra!
The animals of the Tundra!
Wolves are the largest predator in the Tundra!
The animals of the Tundra!
Polar bears adapt by having an extra few layers of fat and fur!
The animals of the Tundra!
You wouldn't think it, but owls pose a huge threat to smaller animals.