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The tundra comprises of arctic plains encompassing most of the earth’s terrain north of the coniferous forest belt. It is dominated by sedge, heath, moss, willow, and lichen. These areas are called the arctic tundra. Similar plains, which are called the alpine tundra, occur above the timberline in the high mountains of the world. The continent of Antarctica also has a few areas of tundra. The tundra climate is characterized by harsh winters, low …

…include the wolf, arctic fox, and snowy owl. Polar bears, and sometimes brown bears are seen. Many birds make home in the tundra shrubbery during the summer, migrating to milder climates before the winter sets in. Invertbrate life is scarce, but insects such as black flies and mosquitoes are abundant. Alpine animal life includes the mountain goat, big horned sheep, pika, marmot, and the ptarmigan. Flies are scarce, but butterflies, beetles, and grasshoppers are abundant.