Deciduous+Forest

= =  The Deciduous Forest = = __The Deciduous Forest Biome__ toc Team Members: = = = __The Deciduous Forest__ = The Deciduous Forest is a major biome on the Eastern part of the United States, in the middle of Europe, a little bit of Asia, and a few other parts of the world. The decidious forest has four very different seasons,fall, winter, spring, summer. There temperatures vary depending on the season. In winter and fall it is cool, mild, or cold so bring a winter coat, mittens or gloves, scarf, hat, and some hot chocolate. Throughtout spring and summer it is warm or hot, bringing some shorts,t-shirts,and tank tops would be a good idea. There are many diverse animals in the land in the Deciduous Forest and they add a great addition to the forest. Some animals hibernate in the winter and some adapt to the climate. In summer and spring, all animals are out and although they're peaceful don't get too close. The trees in this environment provide shelter for the animals living in it and most of the animals use the trees to their advantage by using it as a shelter to. In additon, it is a protective shelter when storms come which does happen often. You should be cautious and prepared for a storm at all times! Some animals are even camouflaged into the ground, be careful of your surroundings. The weather forcast also can change drastically in a matter of days. Sudden strong heat waves or cold days do happen ocassiomally. The word decidous means "falling off or out a certain season", this would explain why the decidous forest is a forest that when winter comes leaves fall off and creates a very calm wintertime setting. The soil is also is very fertile making some of the best argiculture regoins of any biome. Because of this decidous forest have been downgrading over the years and there are few left in this world. However there is still the largest variety of plant species. The decidious forest is also a very popular real estate spot which causes many plants and animals to lose their shelter and nutrients. Overall the decidous forest is a great biome with a variety of great animals and plants. It's great if your an outdoor person since it offers hiking, climbing and some hnuting. So come on by and visit the decidous forest! Also a further understanding of the Deciduous Forest: media type="youtube" key="59idSglHNCA" height="315" width="420" =__**Deciduous Forest Map**__= The Decidous Forest biome can be found in the shaded areas shown on the map of the world above. media type="custom" key="13112412" = = = __**Deciduous Forest Biome Animals**__ =
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The Bald Eagle is the national symbol of the United States. Its a powerful glyding animal which is normally the predator in the relationship. Its diet consists of hunting bass, salmon, rabbits, hares, raccoons, geese, deer fawns, etc.

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The coyote otherwise known as the prairie wolf belongs to the canine species. Coyotes travel in large packs and hunt in pairs. They eat small mammals which include voles, praire dogs, squirrels, mice, birds, lizards, deer, and live stock. Coyotes are also an example of predators.

The Duckbill Platypus is a semi-aquatic animal that interests many scientists in it's evolution and biology. The Duckbill Platypus has a defense mechanism by injecting venom from it's claws into it's prey.

Opossum's special biology let's them survive and colonize better than a lot of animals. The Opossums are omnivores eating plants and also roadkill. They also eat frogs, snakes, small worms, and other small animals. The Eastern Chipmunk is mainly located in the United States and Canada. It can be found in most recreational parks. It can climb trees but is very good at digging long, extensive tunnels. It is also a omnivore. The Eastern Red Squirrrel is a small population that are becoming extinct because of the Eastern Grey Squirrel. They're being extinct because the Eastern Grey Squirrel has a better adaptations then them. They are also omnivores.

The Fat Dormouse is a very small is the largest of all dormice stretching 5.5 to 7.5 inches long, head to toe. They are herbivores and like to eat mostly fruit.

The Weasel is a very small animal that is very active and they feed on small animals. They also eat fruit and usually have a red or brown fur coat with a white underbelly.

The White Tail deer is a primary consumer. It eats plants and grains. = = =__Deciduous Forest Food Web__= The Deciduous Forest Food Web is composed of many organisms. On the bottom are many primary consumers like the trees, bushes, and fungi. The second level is the primary consumers. They are strict herbivores that only eat the primary producers. On the third level, we have the small predators that are omnivores. They eat mostly the primary consumers and the primary producers. On the top level is the large predators that eat everything, they eat mostly the small predators and primary consumers. They are the kings of the Deciduous Forest and are just the predators. =toc= =__Deciduous Forest Zones__= There are multiple zones making up the Deciduous Forest, conssiting of: Tree Stratum zone containing oak and maple trees. The Sapling zone, consists of short and small trees. The Shrub zone which contains huckleberry and azaleas shrubs. The Herb zone is made up of herbal plants. Lastly, the Ground zone is made up of lichen, and mosses.

=__Deciduous Forest Climate__= The average temperature of the forest is about 50 degrees F. The average amount of rainfall in the forest is 30 to 60 inches of rain per year. As the seasons change as do the leaves of the decidous trees. What is interesting about this biome is that it has four distinct seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. During the summer it averages about 70 degrees F. Another interesting fact about the decidous forest is that it gets the most rain during the summer time instead of the Winter time. The reason why the decidous forest's climates change is because most decidous forest are located next to and ocean and wind comes from that ocean.

=__Deciduous Forest Biome Plants__=























In the deciduous forest, there is a vast variety of plants there. Many provide food, shelter, and water to all the animals. The plants in the Deciduous Forest adapt to the hot and cold weather that happens during the seasons. Some plants and trees go dormant in the winter. Others lose their leaves and stand tall in the snow and cold air. In spring and summer, all plants are out of dormancy and thrive in the hot and warm seasons. Also the plants in the deciduous forest are good for eating and harvesting. Most food harvested is during the spring, summer, and fall.

=__**Distinct Locations**__= -The Deciduous Forest in Massachusettes has a wonderful view of the fall foliage when the leaves change it becomes a very beautiful,peaceful, and calm place to visit. Many travelers go on long hikes through the Deciduous Forest so you as a visitors should come and visit! -Another great place to visit the Deciduous Forest is in Europe, specifically in Poland and Belarus. There you can go logging, hiking, see the foliage and also the vast number of animals there. In addition, the are many national parks there too. People also go on walks and snowshoe sometimes when it snow there in January and February or during the winter.

-Also another great place to visit the the Deciduous Forest Biome is Northeast Asia. The Deciduous Forest in Northeast Asia covers Korea, China, Russia, and Japan. The area there experiences all four seasons so there is a lot of things you can do there. Some things you can do there are seeing rare species of animals like the red-crowned crane or the red panda. Also it covers a lot of large area, so there are a lot of parts of the beautuful forest you can visit there.

__Decidous Forest Activities__
 Deer Spotting
 * If the forest you visit has a white-tailed deer population, your older children might enjoy walking quietly through the woods to look for deer tracks or signs, and follow these signs, hopefully, to a herd of deer. According to the MacBeth's Cabin company in Cook Forest, Pennsylvania, the best time to spot deer is at dawn or dusk. If deer are not around, you can expand your search to other animals, such as gray squirrels or birds.

Leaf Litter Bug Hunt
 * A non-squeamish family can spend hours of fun looking at the tiniest members of the deciduous forest, the insects. In fall, after the leaves fall from the trees, the leaf litter acts as a home and food source for insects. Bring collection jars and your family can compete in a scavenger hunt on a miniature scale, collecting beetles, millipedes, ants and centipedes with a pair of forceps. The family members can release the insects back into the forest afterward, or bring them home as tiny, creepy-crawly pets

Photo Day Out
 * Armed with digital cameras, your family can spend a day out in a temperature deciduous forest capturing its beauty. Take pictures of the green trees in summer, the russets and oranges of the fallen leaves in fall, and the range of animals that live in the forest, such as deer, rat snakes, bank voles, hawks and squirrels. Using the Internet or other resources, you and your kids can figure out which plants or animals you photographed after you return home.

