Why does the tundra preserve animal remains?

The Tundra, by just being the tundra, does not preserve animal remains, but as tundras are located in high latitudes, they are typically cold places. So cold that the tundra soil can be deep-frozen to a depth of several meter. read more

Best Answer: Bacteria are the main cause of decomposition. In the cold conditions of the tundra bacteria are not very active and so decomposition is slow - particularly if the carcase of an animal is buried. read more

Explain why the tundra would be a good preserver of animal remains. read more