Life in the Arctic

Plants and Animals: (sensitive because they require a very specific habitat)

Low Diversity

• Animals: caribou, musk ox, polar bear, ptarmigan, arctic fox

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  Arctic Fox
  

  

  Ptarmigan Bird

  

  Polar Bear
  

  

  Musk Ox

Caribou

• Plants: primary consists of mosses and lichens because they don't have to establish a deep root
• although they are not aesthetically pleasing, they can resist the harsh weather condition