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Temperate Deciduous
Biome
Ashley
Carnivores are animals
that eat meat.
American Bald Eagle
The American Bald Eagle has made adaption's so that they can
live in the Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome. The females build their
nests out of natural materials found in their biome for example, they use
mud, sticks, and pieces of grass. Their nests can weigh up to one ton and
can last from ten to twenty years. They build their nests in the tall pine
tree’s that grow in the Temperate Deciduous Forest and near water. They
also have sharp beaks that can easily pick up prey and talons that can
pick up fish in the streams and lakes. They also have a wing span of
about eight feet which allows them to fly and steal prey from other birds.
The bald eagle is a carnivore.
Duckbill Platypus
The Duckbill Platypus lives in the Temperate Deciduous Forests
of Australia. These animals have mad adaptations such as, being covered
in hair except for their bill. Their tail has a fatty tissue which they
usually use to store tissue. Male Duckbill Platypuses have hollow spurs
on their ankles which carries venom, for protection. This animal can
walk or swim. When they go underneath the water the nose holes on the
bill can close. The Platypus has many things on its body that keeps it
alive like webbed feet for swimming and their thick covering of hair
makes them warm. The platypus is also a carnivore it feeds on frogs,
shrimp, fish and even tadpoles.
Dhole
The Dhole (Cuon alpinus- The red dog of Asia) feeds on deer,
wild goats and mountain sheep. They are carnivores, these wild dogs
usually hunt in packs of five through twelve but can hunt in bigger
groups. Dholes have made adaptations such as having very sharp
teeth and use them to eat their prey which they swallow in large
chunks. Another adaption is having a layer of fur on them which
helps them stay warm. The plant-life helps them camouflage in the
forest so that they can hunt. Also, the Dholes great sense of smell
helps them find what they are hunting for. They usually chase their
prey into the water because they are very good swimmers. The Dhole
can make high pitched screams, clucks and whistles.
Herbivores are animals
that eat plants only.
White-Tailed Deer
The genus and species of the White-Tailed Deer are Odocoileus
virginianus, the deer are also herbivores. They feed on green plants in
the summer. Acorns, fruits and nuts in the fall. In the Winter, they eat
fungi whenever they can get it and twigs. The plants help the deer live.
they sleep in the grass and plants. White tailed deer also eat plants and
also use plants and trees as shelter they use trees such as: American
Beech, American Elm, Black locust, oaks and other leafy trees. White
tailed deer's are nocturnal but can be seen during the day. The male deer
can weigh up to 300 pounds and be about 3 to 4 feet tall measured up to
the shoulder. The females are generally smaller and can weigh 200
pounds. The deer has made many adaptations so that they can live in the
Temperate Deciduous biome, for example, they have long legs so that the
can run away from predators quickly. The males use their antlers to claim
their territory or fight other males off their territory. When a predator
gets near the den the mom runs and her fawns run after her white tail.
Rabbits
Rabbits live in the Temperate Deciduous forest biome. They are
herbivores. They eat grass, leaves, bark, and twigs. The rabbits have
made adaptations so that it can be possible for it to live in this biome, it
has powerful hind legs that allow it to hop quickly and dig burrows.
Rabbits can have sensitive ears, Many kinds of rabbits use their ears
together or one at a time to catch sounds from any direction. The ears
also keep the rabbit hot in cool weather by giving off heat. The rabbit is
hunted by hawks eagles, owls, dogs, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. Cars
also kill many rabbits. The plants help the rabbits survive, they use
plants as a food source, protection and also shelter. Rabbits do not
survive long in the wild they usually live for about a year in the wild.
There are about 25 different species of rabbits. They live in a variety of
environments, and found on every continent except Antarctica
North American Beaver
The beaver is a large semi-aquatic rodent, they have large flat tails and
can swim up to five mph and can be under water for up to 15 minuets.
Beavers do not hibernate but store enough food in their lodge until
spring. If the pond where they want to build their lodge is not deep
enough they build a dam so the water gets deeper. The North American
Beaver has made adaptations to live in the Temperate Deciduous forest.
transparent eyelids protect their eyes. Beavers can close their mouth by
closing a flap located behind their teeth, this allows them to chew while
holding their breath. The animal eats water plants, bark, leaves and also
twigs. Beavers are herbivores The beaver weighs thirty to seventy
pounds and like other rodents their teeth continue to grow their entire
life.
Omnivores are animals
that eat plants and
meat.
Raccoon
Raccoons are adaptable animals from North and South America. They
can live in cities, suburbs, marshes and also forests. They are
nocturnal and have a life span for about six years in the wild.
Raccoons are omnivores, they eat crayfish, birds, mice (and other
small mammals), fruit, nuts, plants, crops, garbage and even frogs.
Raccoons find much of their food in water. The raccoon has made
many adaptions so its possible for them to live in the Temperate
Deciduous Forest biome, for example they have long fingers and toes,
and a acute sense of touch. For food they can open garbage cans and
raid gardens. The raccoons get part of their diet from plants, they can
inhabit trees fallen logs for places to nest and sleep.
Muskrat
Muskrats are omnivores usually feed on mollusks, fish,
various invertebrates, turtles, shellfish and water plants. They
have made adaptations such as large hind feet with partial
webbing in between their toes. Another adaptation muskrats
have made is the soft, dense undercoat with an interspersion of
longer, coarse guard hairs. The webbing in between their toes
helps them to swim. muskrat burrow into the banks to create
dens. The plants in the Temperate Deciduous biome help this
animal by having plants be a huge part of their diet and using
them for protection also.
American Black Bear
The American black bear are large and mostly harmless. They
are omnivores and eat plants, leaves, fruits, berries, nuts,
roots, honey, insects, fish and small mammals. These animals
have made adaptions so they can live in the Temperate
Deciduous biome, for example they have heavy layers of fur
to deal with the cold, and long claws to climb trees and used to
get reach berries and other fruits from trees. The American
Black Bears depend on water and air. Without water the bear
would not be able to live for long and would lose part of their
diet which is fish.
Decomposer: Earthworm
Earthworms are decomposers, they eat soil and the organic
material in it - including plants, insect parts and bacteria.
Without Decomposers the ecosystem would be piled high with
waste from various plants and animals. Earthworms enrich the
soil with their waste products. Earthworms don’t have a
backbone they are called invertebrates. Earthworms are
hunted by birds, snakes, moles, squirrels, and other insects.
The earthworm is a good biotic factor because it helps the ecosystem when another animal eats it.
Adaptions
Animals in living in the Temperate Deciduous forests have to
be able to adapt to all of the four changing seasons ( Fall,
Winter, Spring and Summer). They must be able to deal with
cold, harsh winters and hot, dry, humid summers. A couple
animals hibernate or migrate during the winter to go to a
warmer place (for example: Florida or California). Animals
who did not hibernate or migrate must have special
adaptations to cope with higher risk of getting attacked by
predators in the winter. When the leaves drift off the trees in
the fall, there is less cover for animals in this biome to hide
from their predators.
Producer
Producer: An example of a Producer is plants,
plants are producers because they make their
own food.
Secondary
Consumer
Primary
Consumer
Producer
Secondary Consumer
(skunk)
Primary Consumer
(butterfly)
Producer (flower)