the tundra by kara
land biome
Location
The tundra is located at the top of the world, near the north pole and Antarctica.
Climate
It rains ten inches per year. During the winter temperatures are as low as -60 F and in the summer it can get around 50 F.
Amials in the tundra
Snowy Owl
this owl can camflouge itself in the snowy tundra because of it's light coloring.
Caribou
They use their hoofs to expose the plants to eat.
Arctic Fox
they can withstand the cold temperatures in the tundra.
Gyrfalcon
This bird and dive quickly on it's prey.
Rock Ptarmigon
They can camoufloge theirselves in the tundra.
The Tundra
light colored animals can easily be camouflaged.
Lichen
Tundra plants grow low to the ground.
Dark Red Leaves
They are dark in color.
Cushion Plants
They grow close together.
Interesting Facts
1. The tundra is the coldest of all terrestrial ecosystems.
2. There is a layer of soil called permafrost which remains frozen all year.
3. It is a treeless wasteland.