Behold the tundra biome. Characterized by extremely cold temperatures and treeless, frozen landscapes, the species here are marvels at adapting to the harsh climate.

The Siberian tundra is a unique ecosystem, or biome. Tundras are typically cold and windy and have so little rain that trees do not grow there. But they are home to many special plants and animals.

Plants in the Arctic tundra are growing taller because of climate change, according to new research from a global collaboration led by the University of Edinburgh. Stock image of Arctic poppies.

Savannas are areas of open grassland with dispersed trees. Learn all about the savanna biome, including wildlife, climate, vegetation, and more.

Evergreen trees at the edge of Alaska's tundra are growing faster, suggesting that at least some forests may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, says a new study. While forests elsewhere are ...

Tundra is by definition a cold, treeless landscape. But scientists have found that in a part of the Eurasian Arctic, willow and alder shrubs, once stunted by harsh weather, have been growing ...

Arctic tundra is by definition a treeless landscape. However, ... Plants; Tundra Shrubs Turn into Trees as Arctic Warms. News. By Wynne Parry published 3 June 2012 ...

Tundra: A treeless area, usually bounded by the ocean, ice-covered areas or the tree line in polar regions, having permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens ...

Evergreen trees at the edge of Alaska's tundra are growing faster, suggesting that at least some forests may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, says a new study. Topics.