This document provides information about natural vegetation and wildlife found in tundra regions. It defines tundra as a treeless polar desert located in high latitudes of polar regions. Characteristics of tundra vegetation include sparse, patchy plant life adapted to the extreme cold climate and short growing seasons. Common plant species include short shrubs, sedges, grasses, flowers and dwarf trees. Wildlife found in tundra regions includes mountain goats, arctic foxes, musk oxen, ptarmigan, pikas and kea parrots. The document includes descriptions of vegetation types like arctic moss and pasque flowers. It also notes where tundra regions can be found on maps