Tundra: Cold Climate, Low Vegetation Biome

An area of cold climate with low-lying vegetation is called a tundra. Found in the high Arctic and alpine zones, tundras feature permafrost, low temperatures, and short growing seasons. Vegetation consists of mosses, lichens, grasses, and dwarf shrubs. Wildlife includes caribou/reindeer, polar bears, Arctic foxes, and snowy owls. The tundra is a fragile ecosystem highly sensitive to climate change.