Tundra Biome Animals And Plants
As far as animals exclusive to the Tundra Biome there is the arctic fo x a small mammal that is very populous in these regions.
Tundra biome animals and plants. They have thick blubber that keeps them warm during the winter as well as a thick coat that reinforces that warmth. Animal Adaptations in the Tundra Biome Animals have many adaptations to survive in this harsh environment. There are a few large species such as musk oxen and.
Within the Tundra there is an abundance of plant life held in the biome. Caribou moss reindeer moss is seen growing abundantly in the alpine tundra. One rather interesting biome on earth is the tundra.
The plants growing in the alpine climate and at a higher elevation above the tree line are called alpine plants. The tundra is also a windy place the tundra plants grow together as plants sheltered from the whipping winds are more to survive. Examples of Plants found in the Tundra.
As you can see in the picture they sleep with their tail wrapped around them as a blanket for warmth. Animals need shelter and insulation in the Tundra. Tundra wildlife includes small mammalssuch as Norway lemmings Lemmus lemmus arctic hares Lepis arcticus and arctic ground squirrels Spermophilus parryii and large mammals such as caribou Rangifer tarandus.
The arctic hare a rabbit accustomed to cold regions. Animals such as polar bears caribou arctic fox arctic hare snowy owl musk ox and rock ptarmigan take over the tundra. Tundra means treeless therefore most of the plants in the tundra are low growing plants.
Tundra means treeless therefore most of the plants in the tundra are low growing plants. Elk marmots mountain goats pikas sheep beetles butter. The prominent plants include varieties of mosses lichens sedges perennial grasses and cushion plants.