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Tundra

Mountain in Tundra Biome, Colorado

Tundra is the coldest biome where temperature can reach -35°C. It is often treeless and the land appears barren. Another feature of Tundra is that, like deserts, it receives little drizzle, rain, snow. Most Tundra biomes are home to many animals, who, despite conditions, amongst the harshest on Earth, seem to thrive there. So, how do animals of the Tundra survive?

Animals of the Tundra

Polar Bear in Tundra Biome, Alaska

Animals of the Tundra include Polar Bears, Arctic Foxes, Arctic Wolves, Squirrels, Bald Eagles and more for you to discover. They survive by adapting to their environment. A good example of a Tundra animal that adapts is the Arctic Fox. The Arctic Fox has small ears and a short round body with a thick coat of fur to keep them warm. Another addition is that underneath their blanket of fur is black skin which keeps them warm. This is the same with Polar Bears. Only a few animals who live in the Tundra don't hibernate: these would include Arctic Foxes, Seals, Squirrels, Bald Eagles and Arctic Wolves.

There are several threats to the population of animals that live in the Tundra. You can also find more information about Water Animals of the Tundra or Land Animals of the Tundra.

Water Animals of the Tundra

Water animals of the Tundra include Seals, Narwhal, Polar Bear, Whale and Walrus. It is hard for them to adapt to there environment but some of the animals have extra layers of blubber which helps them keep warm. A few water animals, such as Seals, can go on land as well. Most water animals have fish for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Seal in Tundra Biome, Alaska

Land Animals of the Tundra

Land animals of the Tundra are all the animals apart from sea animals however, Polar Bears and Seals are classed ande rland and water animals.

If you need more information about Tundra click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tundra