A key small mammal in the tundra biome, the lemming is crucial to the survival of many predators. Its population cycles influence the behavior and success of migratory birds, arctic foxes and snowy owls.
Though threatened by habitat loss and a warming planet, these tundra species continue to show the incredible resilience of living organisms in harsh conditions. Whether you’re curious about animals survive in polar extremes or fascinated by animal species found nowhere else, the tundra offers some of Earth’s most inspiring wildlife.
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