The Taiga, also known as the coniferous or Boreal forest, is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth. This biome stretches across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Taiga is founded in the areas of cool and high elevations and temprate latitudes. Also founded in the mountainess areas of the western region,side, of North America. Scientists beleived that the Taiga area was once completely covered in glaciers. Also leading on to believe that the glaciers soon receded, and pieces were left behind which created the Taiga. The word Taiga originated from a Russian word that means forest.You may think may think the Taiga isn't a place to live but lots of people live their because it runs threw countries like Russia and Canada. Also some big cites like Toronto and Moscow. Now that you know a little about the Taiga It's time to learn more facts about the Taiga.