Learn about the Siberian taiga, the largest forest in the world. Discover why it's cold, thick, and tricky to walk through, explained simply for young children.
The Siberian taiga is a huge forest in a place called Siberia. It is the biggest forest on Earth! The word 'taiga' means a forest made mostly of pine, spruce, and fir trees. These trees are tall and very thick, which means they grow close together so it's hard to walk through.
The taiga is very cold because it is far away from the equator and close to the North Pole. In winter, it gets very snowy and the temperature can drop very low. Animals like bears, wolves, and moose live in the Siberian taiga. The thick forest helps them find food and stay safe.
Even though it's cold and hard to walk through, the Siberian taiga is very important because it helps clean the air and gives homes to many animals.