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Antarctica is considered a desert, with annual precipitation of only 200 mm (8 inches) along the coast and far less inland. Only cold-adapted organisms survive there, including many types of algae, animals (for example mites, nematodes, penguins, seals and tardigrades), bacteria, fungi, plants, and protista.
polar ice cap Animals: The arctic tundra is home to polar bears, lemmings, caribou, arctic hares, seals, walruses, foxes, snowy owls, and other animals that donât mind the cold. The Antarctic tundra has little mammal life â mostly seals and walruses â but several sea birds, like penguins, live in or migrate to this region. Plant life: The few plants that live in the tundra have adapted to the cold temperatures and darkness. Lichens, mosses, algae, and small shrubs can be found on the tundra, growing during the short summers in clusters that protect them from harsh winds.