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The altitude of the taiga an range from 3,000 feet to 8,000 feet! Pretty high, huh?

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The Sphagnum moss is interesting. It does require much water to thrive and survive, but, it holds a lot of water. This could be beneficial to long term survival.

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The Jack Pine does not have leaves, it has tiny needle-like structures which keep in water, deflect snow, and have a waxy overcoat to protect them from the cold

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Has fur on the bottoms of their paws that provide protection from the cold and traction for the ground.

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Has thick skin and fur which helps it stay warm in the frigid temperatures of the taiga.

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The Taiga biome is mainly affected/ threatened by deforestation and human interaction such as civilization effects.

(https://study.com/academy/lesson/taiga-biome-environmental-issues-threats.html)

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Even plants have to adapt in some way. Much like animals, what grows in the taiga IS LIVING. They develop waxy coatings to keep in water during the winters and have thick bark to prevent freezing during these winters.

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Animals in the Taiga have adapted to this cold environment by hibernating, growing thicker fur, having thicker skin, and toughening up to the harsh conditions.

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tarantula, scorpion, snake, some lizards, skunk and weasel.

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tarantula, scorpion, snake, some lizards, skunk and weasel.

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snowshoe rabbits, red squirrels, voles, red deer, elk, and moose

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snowshoe rabbits, red squirrels, voles, red deer, elk, and moose

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Balsam Fir, Black Spruce, Douglas-Fir, Jack Pine

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Balsam Fir, Black Spruce, Douglas-Fir, Jack Pine

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- The taiga biome is home to the Paper Birch which gets its name through its bark being thin and breakable into thin sheets. This tree can grow up to 60 feet and more.

- The White poplar which does not live a long life and is banned from being grown in many areas due to their destructive effects on drainage pipes.

- The American Black Bear
- The  Canadian Lynx
- The River Otter
-  Red Fox
- Grizzly Bear

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This biome sits at 50 - 60 degrees north latitiude. Yes, up here it does get decently cold, however, nothing like or close to how cold and frigid the poles get!

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As you can see. The temperatures in the taiga tend to rise and fall much like in any other biome. These changes are less warm, but are changes none the less. Our summer months are warmer here too, but, still in low temperature such as 40-60 degrees.

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The taiga biome is an interesting one. With a cold climate, very little rainfall, and temperatures that range between 64 - 70 degrees fahrenheit on top of the average temperatures being below freezing; the Taiga is home to various different species of animals and plants