Deciduous forest

Deciduous forestEdd RabyWhat is a deciduous forestDeciduous forests can be found in North America, Europe, Japan, and parts of South America, Russia, and China.Have an average temperature of about 50 degrees FahrenheitAround 30 to 60 inches of precipitation a year2

earthobservatory.nasa.govLevelsA deciduous forest has 5 different levelsTree StratumHighest levelAround 60 to 100 feet tallSmall tree and saplingNext tallest levelYoung and small treesShrubMiddle levelHerbSecond shortest levelGroundShortest levelMosses and lichensWhat is included in each levelTree StratumOak treeBeech treeMaple treeChestnut treeElm treeBasswood treeLinden treeWalnut treeSmall tree and saplingYoung short treesShrubRhododendronsAzaleasMountain laurelHuckleberriesHerbShort plantsHerbal plantsGroundLichensClub mossesTrue mosses

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blog.zenassociates.comeutopasfarm.comHallsgarden.comAnimalsSome animals in the deciduous forest includeBlack BearFoxBrown BearAspic ViperCardinalGray squirrelRaccoon

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World-builder.orgadaptationsSome animals hibernate in the winter and live off the land the rest of the year

Some plants lean towards the sun and absorb nutrients from the soilHuman ImpactA lot of the deciduous forest has been lost to farms and towns

Poachers kill the animals of the deciduous forest

Humans are building their homes right over the homes of the animalsExamplesExamples of deciduous forests include:Ottawa National Forest in the upper peninsulaHuron-Manistee National Forest in lower peninsulaHiawatha National Forest in U.P.Plus all other national forests in North AmericaRaccoonSize: small (relative to humans)Food: crayfish, frogs, mice, insects, fruit, eggsHabitat: forests, marshes, prairies, and citiesSocial life: usually in small groupsDiet: omnivorePredator or prey: bothSurvival status: thrivingSpecial adaptations: eats trash

Animals.nationalgeographic.comBeech treeSize: 80-100 feetWhere: areas with rich, moist soilReproduction: angiospermUses by humans: furniture, flooring, charcoal, creosoteSpecial adaptations: can survive in basically any areaLife span: up to 400 years

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