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There are two main types of tundra: arctic and alpine. The arctic tundra is a cold, treeless biome located around the Arctic Ocean in northern Europe, Asia, and North America, characterized by low swampy plains and permafrost. Alpine tundra is also treeless but occurs at high elevations rather than high latitudes. Common animals in the arctic tundra include the arctic fox, wolf, and polar bear.
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