Alpine tundra consists of elevations starting from 11,000 feet above sea level. The growing season is 180 days, the temperature is usually below freezing, and the soil is well drained, however it cannot grow trees. Threats include humans, spending the land's resources, and global warming/ Climate change also poses an eminent threat.
Mammals consist of: Insects consist of:
-Pikas -Springtails
-Marmots -Beetles
-Mountain Goats -Grasshoppers
-Sheep -Butterflies
-Elk
Plants consist of:
Birds consist of: -Tussock Grasses
-Grouse like Birds -Dwarf Trees
-Small Leafed Shrubs
-Heats
Mammals consist of: Insects consist of:
-Pikas -Springtails
-Marmots -Beetles
-Mountain Goats -Grasshoppers
-Sheep -Butterflies
-Elk
Plants consist of:
Birds consist of: -Tussock Grasses
-Grouse like Birds -Dwarf Trees
-Small Leafed Shrubs
-Heats