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  1. Tundra | Definition, Climate, Animals, & Facts | Britannica

    Tundra, a cold region of treeless level or rolling ground found mostly north of the Arctic Circle or above the timberline on mountains. Tundra is known for large stretches of bare ground and …

  2. Tundra Biome - Education

    Oct 28, 2025 · For most of the year, the tundra biome is a cold, frozen landscape. This biome has a short growing season, followed by harsh conditions that the plants and animals in the region …

  3. Tundra - Wikipedia

    The tundra is covered in marshes, lakes, bogs, and streams during the warm months. Generally daytime temperatures during the summer rise to about 12 °C (54 °F) but can often drop to 3 …

  4. Tundra Biome – Characteristics, Flora, Fauna

    Jun 19, 2024 · Learn about the tundra biome in ecology, including its key characteristics, location, flora, fauna, and difference from taiga.

  5. Tundra: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory

    Tundra is found in the regions just below the ice caps of the Arctic, extending across North America, to Europe, and Siberia in Asia. Much of Alaska and about half of Canada are in the …

  6. Tundra facts and information | National Geographic

    Barren tundra lands are home to hardy flora and fauna and are one of the Earth's coldest, harshest biomes. Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops …

  7. Tundra Habitats | Climate, Wildlife and Ecosystem Dynamics

    Tundra habitats are primarily located in the Arctic Circle, parts of Antarctica, and alpine regions across the world. Major areas include northern Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Greenland.

  8. Tundra Biome: Types, Location, Climate, & Animals

    Aug 7, 2025 · Types of Tundra Biome The tundra biome exists in two distinct forms, each shaped by its location and elevation. Arctic tundra is found in the high latitudes near the North Pole, …

  9. Tundra - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Some remain all year, though, like the polar bear, the musk ox, and the snowy owl. The word tundra comes from the Finnish word "tunturi" meaning treeless plain. The tundra's cold, windy …

  10. The Tundra Biome: Climate, Characteristics, and Wildlife

    Mar 1, 2024 · Read on for a deeper exploration of the fascinating world of the tundra biome, and how you can experience this remarkable habitat first-hand through the Churchill Northern …