What are some plants and animals in the temperate forest?

What are some plants and animals in the temperate forest?

Insects, spiders, slugs, frogs, turtles and salamanders are common. In North America, birds like broad-winged hawks, cardinals, snowy owls, and pileated woodpeckers are found in this biome. Mammals in North American temperate deciduous forests include white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, porcupines and red foxes.

What animals are found in temperate rainforests?

Temperate Rainforest Animal List

• Moose.
• Elk.
• Black-tailed deer.
• Grizzly Bears.
• American Black Bears.
• Otters.
• Rabbits.
• Raccoons.

What flora and fauna are found in tropical rainforests?

The tropical rainforest contains more species of plants than any other biome. Orchids, Philodendrons, Ferns, Bromeliads, Kapok Trees, Banana Trees, Rubber Trees, Bam- boo, Trees, Cassava Trees, Avocado Trees. Animals come in various colors which act as a camouflage to protect them from their pred- ators.

What is the flora in the tropical rainforest?

It contains the majority of the largest trees, typically 30–45 m in height. Tall, broad-leaved evergreen trees are the dominant plants. The densest areas of biodiversity are found in the forest canopy, as it often supports a rich flora of epiphytes, including orchids, bromeliads, mosses and lichens.

Does South Africa have any rainforest?

South Africa's only rainforest rests on the edge of the Crocodile River on the outskirts of Nelspruit, in a place so unlikely that hardly anyone knows it exists. ... South Africa's erratic dry periods mean that the chances of a tropical rainforest, as they occur in Africa, is virtually impossible.

Why is the rainforest important to us?

As well as the vivid beauty that comes with great diversity in plants and animals, rainforests also play a practical role in keeping our planet healthy. By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing the oxygen that we depend on for our survival. The absorption of this CO2 also helps to stabilize the Earth's climate.

What is the nickname of the Great Plains?

Great American Desert

Why are the Great Plains so fertile?

The grasslands in the Great Plains are associated with high productivity due to the generally reliable summer precipitation, a long growing season, and deep, fertile soils. Productivity is greatest in the eastern region (tallgrass prairie), followed by mixed grass, then shortgrass prairie.