Which organism in the Alpine biome was once nearly extinct and is now on the endangered species list?
Biology · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Tundra, situated at a high elevation above the tree line, occurs in mountainous regions worldwide, including parts of Canada and Alaska. Because of the tundra's harsh climate and sparse vegetation, few animals can thrive there. Among those that can, many of the species that have traditionally lived there are now endangered. Climate change is one cause. At least 10 species living in the alpine tundra are considered endangered, including the Rocky Mountain goat, the gyrfalcon, the collared pika and the grizzly bear.
Other alpine tundra species considered endangered are the California bighorn sheep, the Dall sheep, the caribou, the red-tailed chipmunk, and the least sandpiper.