1. By: Gina Peng, Hailey Moore, Lilli Liu, and Jaelyn Compton
Survivor in the Taiga
By: Gina Peng, Hailey Moore, Lilli Liu, and Jaelyn Compton

2. The Taiga Location where filming will take place: Moscow
Similar locations:
The Tundra
Toronto
Alaska

3. Climate
Characteristics> very snowy, winter’s low:-65*F, winter’s high:30*F, summer’s low:30*F, summer’s high:70*F, average precipitation: inches
Shelter Expectations> large leaves, branches\twigs, sturdy wood
Concerns> fires, wild animals

4. Important Flora and Fauna
Food Sources
Native edible plants\their adaptations> pine tree\needles, berry bush\various berries, cattails\cattail shoots, hazelnut bushes\hazelnut kernel
Native edible animals\their adaptations> snowshoe hare\can change their fur color, lynx\excellent eye sight, bobcat\claws, squirrels\bushy tail
Threats posed by the environment> Siberian tigers, bears, lynxes, moose, bobcats
How to defend yourself from the threats> keep your from these animals, keep quiet and still if in close proximity, back away slowly, avoid running away

5. Ecological Concerns
Current> Deforestation, over logging, and the endangered Grizzly Bear
Current conservation efforts> The Taiga Rescue Network prohibits logging in some areas. A Grizzly bear sanctuary has been set up to help protect them.
Future conservation efforts> The hope is to stop hunters and limit public access to some forests, also to prohibit some areas where lots of trees have been cut down.
Reward challenge> Climb the Rocky Mountains to reach a flag then you will receive a $250 thousand reward.

6. Survival needs the contestants will require
Survival items for their backpacks> water bottles, matches, clothes, flashlight, first aid
“Natural” renewable energy> fire, wood, animal skins, large leaves, twigs, moss

7. How to avoid impacting the environment?
Limit the logging per group
Don’t kill too many of the animals
ABSOLUTELY no contact with the grizzly bear