The arctic tundra is located in the Northern hemisphere. It is known for its cold, desert like conditions, with an average winter temperature of -30 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average summer temperature of 37- 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Yearly precipitation is between 6-10 inches, and there is always a layer of permafrost. There is also no deep root system for plants. Therefore, plants are short and grouped together, and can photosynthesize in low light and low temperature. Animals in the arctic tundra can survive very low temperatures, and can breed quickly, and raise the young in the summer. Threats include humans, spending the land's resources, and global warming/ Climate change also poses an eminent threat.
Herbivorous mammals include: Insects Include:
-Lemmings -Mosquitoes
-Voles -Flies
-Caribou -Moths
-Arctic hares -Grasshoppers
-Squirrels -Black flies
-Arctic Bumble Bees
Carnivorous animals include:
-Arctic foxes Fish include:
-Wolves -Cod
-Polar Bears -Flatfish
-Salmon
Migratory birds include: -Trout
-Ravens
-Snow Buntings
-Falcons
-Loons
-Sandpiper Terns
-Snow birds
-various species of gulls
-Snowy Owls
Energy Distribution in the Arctic Tundra