The Tundra is So Much Fun-dra!
On the Koppen Climate Scale, the tundra is in the climate "E" and that is because of its extreme temperature differences throughout the year and how little precipitation it gets each year, even though it is classified as a humid climate. It is always cold with the warmest temperature barely creeping above freezing, so this is for the winter lovers!
If you and your family want to come to the Tundra, you definitely need to layer up!
Even in the summer the temperature is barely above freezing. Multiple layers of clothing is absolutely necessary for this trip. Winter coats, snow pants, and good quality boots are a must for this trip!
While you are here, there are multiple activities to take part in and most are relatively inexpensive! You do not have to spend $10,000 on a cruise to go to a tundra. Just some of the activities that you can participate in : Walking with the Vast Wildlife, Camping, Hiking and Backpacking , Ice Fishing, Skiing , Aurora Light Viewing , and Many More!
Even in the summer the temperature is barely above freezing. Multiple layers of clothing is absolutely necessary for this trip. Winter coats, snow pants, and good quality boots are a must for this trip!
While you are here, there are multiple activities to take part in and most are relatively inexpensive! You do not have to spend $10,000 on a cruise to go to a tundra. Just some of the activities that you can participate in : Walking with the Vast Wildlife, Camping, Hiking and Backpacking , Ice Fishing, Skiing , Aurora Light Viewing , and Many More!
The Tundra has many, many different species of animals and these are just two. The polar bears are the predators of the tundra and they keep warm due to their large size (males can get up to 1500 pounds) , fat layer, thick and water-repellent fur, and diet. The seals survive mostly underwater where they are more agile than they are on land. They have large eyes, strong legs, and can hold their breath for 15 minutes, making it possible for them to survive in the tundra. Like the polar bears, they have layers of fat to keep them warm and they shed their skin every year as they get older to keep it healthy.
The Arctic Moss and the Diamond Leaf Willow are two of the most common plants in the tundra. Both survive with hairy stems and by keeping close to the ground to avoid the wind chill.
The Tundra is a super unique biome and there are many things that make it different from other parts of the world. Here are some: Permafrost only exists in the tundra, the warmest it gets is 50 degrees (F), low biotic diversity, classified as humid despite the fact that there is little moisture, plants produce by budding and division, most organisms get their nutrients from the decaying of dead organic material because there are so little nutrients in the tundra.