The Tundra is the coldest biome out of all of them. The word tundra means “treeless
plain”. The tundra is known for its frosty landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little
precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. The tundra is characterized into two
types: arctic tundra, and alpine tundra. There are many different characteristics that make tundra
such a unique biome. The extremely low climate and low biodiversity are the most known. Most
of the energy and nutrients found in tundra are in the form of dead organic matter. The arctic
tundra is found in the northern hemisphere, but much of it extends south. The tundra can be
looked at as a type of cold desert. The growing season mostly ranges between 50 to 60 days,
which is a relatively short …show more content…
Arctic foxes have beautiful white (sometimes blue-grey) coats that act as very
effective winter camouflage. When the seasons change, the fox’s coat does as well, to a brown or
sometimes grey color that provides camouflage. These colors help the fox to effectively hunt
rodents, birds, and even fish. The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow
fox. The arctic fox does not begin to shiver until the temperature drops to -94 degrees F. Its paws
have soles on the insides for additional insulation and to help it walk on the ice. The arctic fox
preys on any small creatures such as: lemmings, voles, ringed seal pups, fish, waterfowl, and
seabirds. It also eats small invertebrates, seaweed, and insects. Arctic foxes form monogamous
pairs during the breeding season and they stay together to raise their young in underground dens.
Arctic foxes do not hibernate, and are active all year-round. They build up their fat reserves
during the fall, and sometimes even increase their body weight by more than 50%. The average
head and body length of the male is 22 inches and for the female it is 20 inches. The tail is about
12 inches long for both
plain”. The tundra is known for its frosty landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little
precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. The tundra is characterized into two
types: arctic tundra, and alpine tundra. There are many different characteristics that make tundra
such a unique biome. The extremely low climate and low biodiversity are the most known. Most
of the energy and nutrients found in tundra are in the form of dead organic matter. The arctic
tundra is found in the northern hemisphere, but much of it extends south. The tundra can be
looked at as a type of cold desert. The growing season mostly ranges between 50 to 60 days,
which is a relatively short …show more content…
Arctic foxes have beautiful white (sometimes blue-grey) coats that act as very
effective winter camouflage. When the seasons change, the fox’s coat does as well, to a brown or
sometimes grey color that provides camouflage. These colors help the fox to effectively hunt
rodents, birds, and even fish. The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow
fox. The arctic fox does not begin to shiver until the temperature drops to -94 degrees F. Its paws
have soles on the insides for additional insulation and to help it walk on the ice. The arctic fox
preys on any small creatures such as: lemmings, voles, ringed seal pups, fish, waterfowl, and
seabirds. It also eats small invertebrates, seaweed, and insects. Arctic foxes form monogamous
pairs during the breeding season and they stay together to raise their young in underground dens.
Arctic foxes do not hibernate, and are active all year-round. They build up their fat reserves
during the fall, and sometimes even increase their body weight by more than 50%. The average
head and body length of the male is 22 inches and for the female it is 20 inches. The tail is about
12 inches long for both