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Bleached Caribou Antler
Photo: Bleached caribou antler on tundra
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Tundra plants have developed adaptations that help them thrive in this harsh climate. Their short height makes them less vulnerable to strong tundra winds, and shallow roots allow them to pull moisture from the soil above the permafrost.
Photograph by Michael Melford

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