Mountain Ecosystems
Mountainous areas are characterized by their jagged and high altitude terrain created many millennia ago shaped by melting glaciers, wind/rain erosion, and tectonic activity.
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WATER TOWERS OF THE WORLD
Mountain allow water to trickle down, providing a vital freshwater source for over 50% of the world's population.
DID YOU KNOW?
Mountains are warming 25-50% faster than the rest of the world!
Over 85% of Earth's biodiversity is fostered in the mountains!
LIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS
BUILT-IN COATS
Many mountainous animals develop very thick fur for extra insulation, allowing them to stay warm in the cold temperatures experienced at high altitude.
RUGGED BOOTS
Oftentimes, animals living in the mountains have rugged hooves or even claws for climbing steep terrain.
FOOD WEB OF THE MOUNTAINS
COMPETITION IN THE MOUNTAINS
SOLITARY ANIMALS
Some animals in the mountains live very solitary lives, like Moose! They only come together under special circumstances, like mating or competing for a mate.
MOUNTAIN HARE
The population of some types of rabbits in the mountains have been declining due to competition with larger herbivores like moose or deer. These herbivores have diets including most of the hare's diet, but they require significantly more of it. Thanks to this, they leave little for the rabbits to feed on.
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