Arctic Willow is a resilient, small tree that grows with little soil on rock outcroppings. These willows grow close to the ground, rarely growing more than 6 – 8 inches in height. Their leaves are dark green on the bottom and lighter green on the top, and their flowers are unisex. There are no fruits on the plant, only seeds. There are no tap roots on this plant, only lateral roots, so that they can collect water underneath the permafrost.

Caribou are members of the deer family. They are large and have thick fur coats with hollow hairs, helping to keep them incredibly warm. Caribou eat arctic moss and lichens, moving in massive herds across the Arctic from continent to continent.  In spring, they return to the tundra, where the calves are born. Caribou are some of the most prevalent animals in the Arctic tundra.

The barren-ground grizzly is at home on the tundra in Canada’s north.  They are a sub-species of the brown bear.  These bears are both meat and plant eaters.  When hunting is good, the prey on caribou, lemming and spawning fish.  In the summer they turn to the grasses and berries on the tundra.  With no natural enemies, these bears can live to 25 years.

The sheer speed of this bird is nothing short of amazing.  These fantastic fliers have been clocked at a breathtaking diving speed of 389 km/h.  That speed, coupled with its immense power, sublime elegance and astonishing beauty make the peregrine the king of birds on the tundra. We have 7 nest sites that we have found and filmed peregrine chicks and adults at.  Their ferocity and aerobatic abilities while chasing their prey, as well as the clever way in which they collaborate to pursue the hunt, will surely make them memorable to you.