By Emma Brown

This is an aerial photo of the Alps

Animals

The Animals in the Alps are found in the forests and on the mountains

Some examples are;

The Chamois (an antelope)

The Ibex (a wild goat)

Plants

The lower mountain sides are covered with forests of Oak, Chestnut and Beech trees

The other plants that also live here are Alpine Flowers such as Edelweiss and Primrose.

Plants

Coniferous trees are the main type of trees on the upper slopes

Their cone shape helps them in windy conditions and their downward sloping, springy branches allows the snow to slide off the tree without causing damage.

Weather

In the winter the weather changes, just like it does in the UK

In the winter there is lots of snow on the tops of the mountains but it is also often very sunny

In the summer the snow melts and the sun comes out.

It can also be quite windy

Comparison

The AlpsThe Alps are in Europe and can be found in five countries; France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein

The tallest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc at over 4800m

The Alps cover an area of 1230km2

The AndesThe Andes are in South America and can be found in seven countries; Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina

The tallest mountain in the Andes is Mount Aconcagua at over 6900m

The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world at 7200km

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