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 * The slideshow above shows species of animals and different types of land sights that are located in the ** Tundra ** . **

The Tunrda also known as an " Ice Desert " tends to be one of the coldest of all biomes. Poor soil, the amount of vegetation is low and the amount of rainfall is little. The underlayer soil which is known as 'Permafrost" remains frozen. This causes little amount of room for trees and plants for deep rooting.

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 * The video above gives information on the 2 types of tundras, plants and species that live in this so called** " Ice desert ".

media type="youtube" key="gcBji4C6fhA" height="315" width="560" **The video that you are about to watch is a song created by a student who sings about the climate and soil of the** Tundra **. Overall the lyrics gives information, facts and location on the** Tundra.

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Shown above, the darkest tan is the Tundra located in the Nothern Hemisphere.

Two types of Tundra Biomes __ Alpine __ The Alpine Tundra biome is located in the mountains where its cold at high altitudes and neither trees nor plants grow. The soil in the Alpine is well drained rather then the Arctic Tunrda in which case permafrost is affective. Temperature is similair to the Arctic but varies due to the altitude.

Plants: Tussock grasses, dwarf trees, small-leafed shrubs and heaths.

Mammals: Pikas, marmots, mountain goats, sheep, elk.

Birds: grouse-like birds

Above is an image of the Alpine Biome.

__ Acrtic __ Arctic tundra located in the Northern Hemisphere is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. Rainfall may vary in different parts of the arctic. The soil is formed slowly due to permafrost which consist of gravel and finer material. When water saturates the upper surface, bogs and ponds may form, providing moisture for plants. The average winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F) which enables this biome to sustain life.

Herbivorous mammals: lemmings, voles, caribou, arctic hares and squirrels

Carnivorous mammals: arctic foxes, wolves, and polar bears

Migratory birds: ravens, snow buntings, falcons, loons, ravens, sandpipers, terns, snow birds, and various species of gulls

Fish: cod, flatfish, salmon, and trout

Above is an image of the Acrtic biome

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