Tundra biome

rainfall Very little

Temperature

Winter summer

Long and icy cold

Short and cool

Plants

• Tundra biome has no trees, plants grow in the summer close to the ground.

• Plants have shallow roots to get water from melting snow.

Plants

mosses grasswild flower

Animals

caribou Musk oxen

• Have thick fur and extra layer of fat that keeps them warm.

• Many animals hibernate ( go to long sleep ) during winter.

• Birds migrate to south to warmer temperature.

Animal’s adaptation

Excellent sense of smell

Thick, rough paws

Strong legs

Thick white fur