Deciduous Forests

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G.P.

February 3, 2015

Main Characteristics

Climate: Mild, moist, Atlantic climate

Altitude: 2,700 feetLatitude: 50 NorthLongitude: 10 WestSoil: Rich and fertile

Animals

Black BearThey are four to seven feet from nose to tail.They have small eyes, rounded ears, a long snout,

large claws and body, a short tail, and shaggy hair.They weigh anywhere from 90-500 pounds.Black bears are omnivores.Males are larger than females.

White-tailed Deer

They are reddish-brown to gray brown with a white belly.

Bucks (male deer) have antlers. They can be up to three feet across.

Does (female deer) and fawns (baby deer) do not have antlers.

Buck can be four feet tall and weigh up to 300 pounds. Does are smaller.They are herbivores.

Bald Eagle

They are dark brown on the body and wings. The head and tail are bright white. Their feet and bill are yellow. The bill is large

and hooked at the tip.Bald eagles are carnivores.

Fat Dormouse

They have thick fur that is soft and short with a silver-grey color on top and white on the bottom.

Small round eyes with dark circles.They are 5-8 inches long and their bushy tails

are about 4-6 inches long.They weigh 2 1/2 -5 ounces.They have large round ears and short legs.

Coyote

They can weigh from 20-50 pounds.They have light gray or tan fur on top and

white fur on the bottom.Large, triangle shaped ears.They have black nose, yellow eyes, and long

bushy tail. Coyotes are omnivores.

Eastern Chipmunk

They are about 5-6 inches long and weigh about 3 ounces.

They are brownish-red in color and five black lines with white stripes go down their backs.

They eat nuts, berries, seeds, grains, mushrooms, bugs, and salamanders.

Red Squirrel

They are about 12 inches long.They have red or grayish fur with a white

belly.Their tails are dark red and bushy.Their eyes are black with thick white circles

around them.They are herbivores.

Least WeaselThey are the smallest carnivore in the world.They have long skinny bodies with very sharp

nails.Their fur is brown and white.They are 4-6 inches long.They weigh anywhere from .8 to 8.75 pounds.They look much like ferrets.

PlantsPecan Tree Oak Tree

Tawny Milkcap Mushroom

Pecan Tree

Grow up to 180 feetBark: pale gray, scaly and roughLeaves: About 3 inches wide and 5 inches

long. They are slightly pointed at the tip.Nut: Long and pointed with a thin shell.

Oak Tree

Grow to be 80-100 feet tall. Bark: Whitish-grayLeaves: Each leaf has 7-9 rounded points.Seed: Also known as acorns, small oval-

shaped nuts with a capLife Span: 500-600 years if undisturbed

Tawny Milkcap Mushroom

EdibleCap is 2-5 inches wide, smooth and dry with a

velvety feel to itUpper-part is orange-brownEdges turn up and become bowl-shapedStalk is orange and can be up to 4 inches tall

Adaptations

Black Bear: Claws allow it to climb trees White-tailed Deer: It’s coloring is like camouflage and helps

protect it Bald Eagle: Curved beak tears fish apart when eating Fat Dormouse: Whickers help them find their way around at

night Coyote: Sharp sense of smell to help locate prey Eastern Chipmunk: Cheek pouch to carry their food Red Squirrel: Strong teeth to open pinecones and seeds Least Weasel: Claws and teeth help them catch prey Pecan Tree: Shallow root system Oak Tree: Has taproot that brings water to the tree during

drought Tawny Milkcap Mushroom: Do not need light to grow

Food Web

Black Bear Coyote Bald Eagle(consumer) (consumer) (consumer)

Least Weasel (consumer)

White-tailed Deer Chipmunk Red Squirrel Fat Dormouse (consumer) (consumer) (consumer) (consumer)

Tawny Milkcap Mushroom Pecan Tree Oak Tree(decomposer) (Producer) (Producer)

Energy Pyramid

Decomposer

Decomposer- Tawny Milkcap Mushroom

Producer- Pecan Tree and Oak Tree

Primary Consumer: Squirrel, chipmunk, dormouse, and deer

Secondary Consumer: Least Weasel

Tertiary/Scavenger:

Bear, Coyote, Eagle

Human Impact

Deforestation-People cut down trees for land to build on and for farm land and for the lumber.

Forest Fires-People being careless with campfires and other human activities

Interdependence

Plants and animals depend on each other to survive.

They are interdependent because they all provide things such as nutrients, energy, shelter and food for each other.

References

www.blueplanetbiomes.orgwww.dendro.cnre.vt.eduwww.learnnc.org/lp/pages/4214www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8c.htmwww.nwf.org/wildlife/wildlife-library