The polar giraffe lives in an extreme cold type of environment i.e. tundra. It is among the coldest and the driest biome. It receives less than 10 inches of rain. The temperature in winter is -50°F (-45.5°C). While, the summer temperature is above 50°F (10°C)
Biotic Features
•Plants have very low growth
•Dispersal of seed takes place by the wind
•Some animals migrate to places that are warmer
•Legumes have a symbiotic bacteria in their roots to fix nitrogen to the soil
Abiotic Features
•Strong winds and very low amount of precipitation received
•Relatively short summers
•Winters are dark, cold, and long
•Soil cover is poor and thus lack essential minerals
Polar Giraffe Adaptations
Fur: The thick fur traps the cold wind
Biotic Features
•Plants have very low growth
•Dispersal of seed takes place by the wind
•Some animals migrate to places that are warmer
•Legumes have a symbiotic bacteria in their roots to fix nitrogen to the soil
Abiotic Features
•Strong winds and very low amount of precipitation received
•Relatively short summers
•Winters are dark, cold, and long
•Soil cover is poor and thus lack essential minerals
Polar Giraffe Adaptations
Fur: The thick fur traps the cold wind