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When the surface of the tundra thaws a bit during the summer, streams and lakes emerge to keep everything moist. The vegetation cover is sparse, and largely restricted to valleys and lower slopes.
Nevertheless, this region supports numerous species of rare plants; particularly many dwarf varieties and shrubs. One of North America's largest herd of the Porcupine caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) breeds here.
Local Species
The shrubby tundra vegetation found here consists of Dwarf birch (Betula sp.), Willow (Salix spp.), Northern Labrador tea (Ledum groenlandicum), and a nearly continuous cover of mosses on wet soils. These include Aulacomnium, and Ditrichum.
Mammal species include Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos), Dall sheep (Ovis dalli), Caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), Red fox (Vulpes fulva), and Brown and collared lemmings (Lemmus trimucronatus and Dicrostonyx groenlandicus).
Among the bird species found in this ecoregion are Smith's longspur (Calcarius pictus), Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica), Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca), Gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus), Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus), and Rough-legged hawks (Buteo lagopus).
Threats
Development for oil seriously threatens the ecological integrity of this ecoregion.
Resources
• NationalGeographic.com
What else can I help you with?
Is it possible for people to live in the tundra?
There are yupik eskimos all over the North Slope living on the tundra.
What is the setting in the book Julie of the Wolves?
in a tundra on Antarctica
Where is the north slope slope?
The "North Slope" refers to the region of the state of Alaska located on the northern slope of the Brooks Range (mountains), along the Arctic Ocean, the Chukchi Sea, and the Beaufort Sea.
Why do aloes prefer to grow on a north facing slope rather than the south facing slope?
Why do aloes prefer to grow on a north facing slope rather than on a South facing slope
How many square miles are there in the north slope?
North Slope Borough, Alaska is 94,763 sq miles (245,435 km²).
Where the North Slope slopes?
at MCC.
Which labeled states countries or territories are part of arctic tundra?
The Arctic tundra primarily spans parts of countries such as Canada, Alaska (USA), Greenland (Denmark), Norway, Russia, and Finland. Key regions include the northern territories of Canada, the Alaskan North Slope, and Siberia in Russia. Additionally, some areas of Iceland and parts of Sweden also exhibit tundra characteristics. These regions are characterized by their cold climate, permafrost, and unique ecosystems.
Where are the oil reserves found?
In the North slope.
What is the web address of the North Slope Historic District Inc in Tacoma Washington?
The web address of the North Slope Historic District Inc is: www.tacomanorthslope.com
What are the 4 land regions of Alaska?
Southcentral, Panhandle, Interior, Southwest and North Slope.
In which direction does the kjolen mountain slope gently?
In north
Where is barrow Alaska located in Alaska?
Barrow is located on the "North Slope" of Alaska. It's in the northern most part of the state on barren tundra land. It is also located by many large oil fields and that is probably what it is most well-known for. It is near the Arctic Ocean as well. And it is also the traditional land of many Alaskan Eskimos.
