Early Spring (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption The snow disappears earlier and earlier from the Arctic tundra and climate change therefore entails a longer growth season for Arctic plants and animals. Credit Toke T. Høye Usage Restrictions May only be used with appropriate caption and credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.