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The tundra biome

1. Alpine tundra is located on mountains throughout the world at high altidute where trees cannot grow.
2. The growing season is approximately 180 days.
3. The nighttime temperature is usually below freezing.
4. Unlike the Arctic tundra the soil is the Alpine is well drained.
5. The plants are very similar to those of the Arctic ones and include:

tussock grasses, dwarf trees, small-leafed shrubs, and heaths

Animals living in the alpine tundra are also well adapted:

• Mammals: pikas, marmots, mountain goats, sheep, elk
  Birds: grouselike birds
  
  Birds: grouselike birds
  
  
  
  
  Insects: springtails, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies