Arctic foxes and PtarmigansThese two animals have formed adaptions. Do you see how their fur color is white just like the ground? This is to blend them in so predators can't see them. If their fur was a different color they would be more vulnerable to predators because the predators would be able to see them easier.

Reindeer mosses and Liverworts

These plants have adapted to the Alaskan Tundra. They are small plants that are close to the ground. Their roots are also very small and don’t travel far into the ground. If their roots did travel far in the ground the plants would most likely freeze.

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Symbiotic Relationships -

Commensalism: A fox hunts an animal that has been unearthed by the Caribou. One animal is benefited while the other is neither helped nor harmed. Parasitism: A tapeworm lives inside an Arctic Wolves intestines and eats all the nutrients that come through. One animal is benefited while the other is harmed.

The Terrific Tundra!

FUN FACTS!

1. The word tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia which means treeless land.

2. Animal populations fluctuate throughout the seasons in the tundra biome. Some animals hibernate during the winter and others migrate to warmer temperatures.

3. Because of the extreme temperatures, most organisms get their nutrients from the decaying of dead organic material.

4. During the summer, it is daylight 24 hours a day.

5. The tundra biome covers about 20% of the Earth.

6. The plants that grow in the tundra biome often grow in clusters to help protect themselves from the severe winter winds.

7. The tundra biome is the driest place on earth.

8. The tundra biome has about 400 varieties of flowers but only 48 different animals.

9. The tundra is a very fragile biome that is shrinking as the permafrost is melting.

10. There are two types of Tundra! The arctic tundra is located within the Arctic Circle and the Alpine tundra is located in areas with trees!

Keep Cool in the frozen Alaskan

Tundra!!!!!

By: Leah Kania and Charley London

Time for the Tundra Temperature!!

The Average winter temperature is -34 degrees Celsius.

The Average summer temperature is 3 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Tundra Rainfall!!The Average yearly precipitation is 6 to 10 inches.

Raincoats are probably not needed!!

Things to do in Alaska!!!

1. View the sky! While in the Alaskan tundra you should visit parts of the area where you can see the Aurora Borealis a beautiful sight that will leave you amazed…

2. Wildlife Adventures! See the amazing wonderful animals we have here in Alaska. Explore the land and see caribou, snowy owls, musk ox and so many more beautiful animals!

3. Cultural Activities! Learn about how people living in Alaska survive. Where do they live? What do they eat? This experience will teach you so much about the people in Alaska!

Attire guide in the Alaskan Tundra!

When visiting the Alaskan Tundra you should wear these items:

Warm wool or cotton hats, a coat with a hood, eye goggles to keep out the wind and snow, waterproof or insulated clothing (including coat), ski pants, and waterproof boots.

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