Taiga

Taiga

     The Taiga is the worlds largest biome. It covers most of Canada and Alaska, the continental u.s.a., Sweden, Finland, much of Norway, coastal parts of Iceland, much of Russia, Mongolia, and northern Japan.

     Taiga's have what most people don't like. Long winter's and short summer's. The lowest temperature during winter is at least -65 degrees F and the highest temperatures can be 30 degrees F. In summer the lowest temperature is at least 30 degrees F. The highest temperature can be 70 degrees F. 

       

 

      Many plants have adapted to the harsh winter months. Plants have special forms that help them survive like having needle shaped leaves and thick bark. It helps them by reducing water and stopping from being weighed down from the snow. Some of the trees in Taigas are Spruce, Pine, Maple, ect. Plants tend to grow close together so that the wind and snow wont affect them badly.

     Like plants, animals had to adapt to be able to survive. They grew thick fur, and some adapted to be able to use camouflage. Some of the animals you can find here are bald eagles, lynx, fox, wolverine, otter, bobcat, grizzly bear, geese, woodpecker, black bear, wolves, rabbit, owls, and many more.