The tundra biome is an ecosystem situated near the North Pole in the Arctic Circle. It is the most coldest biome out of all of them by far. The summers last about two months and the temperatures range from about 3° to 12° C. Normally the the temperatures are typically below -34° C.
Interesting facts: -The tundra biome is the largest of all the biomes. It covers about 20% of the Earth.
-The word tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia which means treeless land.
Interesting facts: -The tundra biome is the largest of all the biomes. It covers about 20% of the Earth.
-The word tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia which means treeless land.
Animals in the Tundra
The largest animal that lives in the tundra biome is the polar bear. Animals that live here have special adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme temperatures and conditions that are present in the tundra. For example the some types of animals that live there are: polar bears, arctic foxes, seals, and snowy owls.
Plants in the Tundra
The plants that grow in the tundra biome often grow in clusters to help protect themselves from the severe winter winds. The tundra is not a plants best place to grow because perma frost (the permanently frozen soil) that is about a finger-length under the surface in the summer months prevents the plants' roots from growing as long as they need. Mosses are also another type of vegetation that grow on the tundra.