![]() The species hibernates during the winter.Īlpine Water Skink Photo: Canley / CC BY-SAĪlso known as the Alpine meadow skink, the Alpine water skink is a small Australian lizard. The Alpine marmot makes its own hay by drying grass on rocks in the sun, which it then stores in its burrow. It lives in large family groups in elaborate burrows which may reach depths of up to 10ft. Growing to around 47 to 60 cm in length, the Alpine marmot is one of the largest marmot species. It is found in the Alps and Tatras (a mountain range between Poland and Slovakia), and has also been introduced to the Pyrenees. ![]() The Alpine marmot is a rodent in the squirrel family Sciuridae. List Of Animals That Live On Mountains Alpine Marmot Photo: Armatus1995 / CC BY-SA Here, only the hardiest plant and animal species can survive in the rocky, and often snow-covered terrain. Here, fewer trees grow, and those that do are often stunted.Ībove the tree line is the alpine zone. Their needle-like leaves, sloping branches and thick foliage allow them to grow even in areas which experience a heavy snowfall.Ībove the montane zone is the subalpine zone. Each has its own animal and plant species.Ĭonifers such as pines and spruces grow on the slopes of the montane zone. ![]() Mountain ZonesĪ mountain has three main zones: the montane zone, subalpine zone and alpine zone. Some mountain animals hibernate during the winter others migrate to lower elevations. This may mean higher amounts of body fat, or thicker coats with insulating inner layers. Very few species are able to live on mountains the climate on a mountain is typically cold and windy, and because the air pressure is lower at high altitudes, there is less oxygen available.Īt 10,000 feet / 3,000 meters, you would need to breathe a third more air in order to take in the same amount of oxygen than you would do if you were at sea level.Īs a result, animals that live on mountains often have special adaptations for living in this harsh environment. Click here or on the image above to download. Test your knowledge of mountain animals with this free printable question sheet.
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