By Maggie Schappell and Ayron Dupert The Tundra By Maggie Schappell and Ayron Dupert

Geographic Location of Tundra Parts of Greenland All across the Northern Hemisphere Canada Russia Not found in Southern Hemisphere anywhere

Climate in the Tundra Ranges from -20 degrees to 50 degrees Extremely cold winters but relatively warm summers lasting for a smoldering few weeks Summers have periods of 24 hours of daylight that can make plant growth explosive for a few days Approximately 100 mm of rain per year

Animals inhabiting the Tundra Caribou Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) Dall sheep Brown bears Rodents Wolves Snow geese and tundra swans

Food for Campers The Caribou provides meat for campers in the Tundra You must buy a license, get tags, or harvest tickets for big game. To purchase a season ticket, you must present a valid hunting license.

Beware Length 5 feet, Weight males 150-400 lbs.; females 125-250 lbs., Color Brown to Black, white patch on front of chest, Alaska Population Estimate More than 50,000 Crowding or surprising the bears is a dangerous thing to do Always looking for something to eat- it is both foolish and illegal to feed the bears or leave food out for them to find Cook AWAY from your tent and avoid smelly food like bacon and fish. Bears have keen noses.

Visit the Tundra The Tundra is beautiful and isolated

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