Alaskan Tundra Animals And Plants
Sort animals and plants into the ocean or tundra ecosystem they live in.
Alaskan tundra animals and plants. Grab a leaf and look closely on the underside and you will find it covered with thick orange hairs. Those living in the icy water have blubber a thick layer of fat under the skin. Some animals stay all year round others migrate to warmer places for the winter.
Although the animals are marine species students will still gain the concept of a food chain. Some animals found on the Alaskan tundra include caribou arctic fox arctic hare arctic ground squirrel and arctic grizzly bear. Some tundra plants such as Labrador tea and Arctic dryad retain old leaves rather than dropping them.
These creatures and plants are adapted to live in colder climates and thrive in Alaskas tundra biome. Identify the conditions needed in the ocean and on the tundra for animals and plants to live. Other plants such as Kamchatka rhododendron achieve extra protection by growing in dense mats or cushions.
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. From wolves to otters and Black Spruces to Yellow Marsh Marigolds Alaska is home to stunning and fascinating wild fauna and flora. Animals and Plants in the tundra.
Ecosystems in Alaska range from grasslands mountains and tundra to thick forests in which Sitka spruce the state tree western hemlock tamarack white birch and western red cedar dominate the landscape. Animals that eat both other animals and plants are called omnivores. Alaska is home to many mammals besides the iconic polar bear.
The animals and plants in the tundra depend on each other to survive. Many bird species migrate from southern areas to the tundra each year for the reduced competition and plentiful insect harvest. This may be a teacher-directed or independent activity depending on grade level.