The Tundra
By Dakota Nation
What Lives in the Tundra
There are also Arctic Foxes, Polar Bears, Gray Wolves, Caribou, Snow Geese, and Muskoxen.
Arctic Foxes
Polar Bears
Rabbits
Snowy Owl
Arctic Hare
The claws on the front feet of the Arctic hare are long. The strong claws are used for digging in hard-packed snow. Their feet are thickly padded with fur.
Rock Ptarmigan
What is a Tundra
Threats to the Tundra
The melting of the permafrost caused by the global warming is making it harder for the native animals to survive. Ozone depletion at the North and South Poles means stronger ultraviolet rays that will harm the tundra. Air Pollution can kill food for animals. Oil Spills kill wildlife and causes significant amounts of damage to the environment. Buildings and roads put heat and pressure on the permafrost causing it to melt. Invasive species such as Argentine grey foxes, Canada Geese, and Canadian beavers are eating off the native plants and animals.