Alaskan Tundra Animals And Plants

The bearberry is a low growing plant with leathery leaves and silky hairs that provide protection from the cold and wind of Barrow Alaska.

Alaskan tundra animals and plants. And draw pictures of life in the ocean and the tundra and state how they are the same and different. This may be a teacher-directed or independent activity depending on grade level. There are surprisingly many varieties of plants that live in Alaska along with the tundra biome.

Lemmings musk oxen arctic foxes and wolves. Many bird species migrate from southern areas to the tundra each year for the reduced competition and plentiful insect harvest. Eaten by migrating animals like birds Arctic Hare Arctic Fox Abiotic Plants Coat grows longer and thicker for winter multi-layer coat Biotic Form pesticide to keep insects away Grows 15 cm tall Endangered Organisms Of the Tundra Adaptations for Biotic Factors Wide.

The arctic willow is a dwarf shrub that is very small and low to the ground so it can stay warm and survive in the tundra. Although all of these are common we are going to focus on only four of these. Brenda Duty 2020 Robin Dublin Jonne Slemons 1995 1999 2001 Editors.

Alaska is home to many mammals besides the iconic polar bear. Grab a leaf and look closely on the underside and you will find it covered with thick orange hairs. Identify the conditions needed in the ocean and on the tundra for animals and plants to live.

Arctic animals have thick coats to keep them warm. Animals in the tundra are also adapted to extreme conditions and they take advantage of the temporary explosion of plant and insect life in the short growing season. This is why the polar bears are very fit for this crazy climate of Barrow Alaska.

The Arctic Creature Mobile Grades K-5 Students create a mobile of Arctic animals that depend on each other for food. Sort animals and plants into the ocean or tundra ecosystem they live in. Create food chains for the ocean and the tundra.