More specifically, their range covers:
* North America: Alaska, Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta).
* Eurasia: Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia (Siberia), and Mongolia.
They are adapted to the cold, harsh environment of the Arctic, where they can be found in various habitats like:
* Tundra: Open, treeless areas with low-growing vegetation.
* Meadows: Grasslands with scattered shrubs.
* Riverbanks: Along the edges of rivers and streams.
* Coastal areas: Near the seacoast.