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The Taiga forest is the largest land ecosystem on Earth, stretching from Alaska to Japan. Explore the Taiga and discover the plant and animal life that survives these freezing conditions.Key facts
- The Taiga Forest stretches across the northern hemisphere.
- It is the largest ecosystem on Earth.
- Organisms have to endure temperatures of -70 degrees celsius.
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Taiga or Boreal Forest
The Taiga or Boreal forest stretches far across the northern hemisphere. It is the largest land ecosystem on Earth.
500,000 km2
17% of Earth's land
The Taiga produces vast quantities of oxygen, which refreshes the atmosphere of the entire globe.
Surviving here can be difficult.
1600km from the …
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