Deciduous Forests ACTUAL EXCELLENT STUDENT EXAMPLE G.P. February 3, 2015

Main Characteristics Climate: Mild, moist, Atlantic climate Altitude: 2,700 feet Latitude: 50 North Longitude: 10 West Soil: Rich and fertile

Animals

Black Bear They 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 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 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 Weasel They 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.

Plants Pecan Tree Oak Tree Tawny Milkcap Mushroom

Pecan Tree Grow up to 180 feet Bark: pale gray, scaly and rough Leaves: 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 feet tall. Bark: Whitish-gray Leaves: Each leaf has 7-9 rounded points. Seed: Also known as acorns, small oval-shaped nuts with a cap Life Span: years if undisturbed

Tawny Milkcap Mushroom Edible Cap is 2-5 inches wide, smooth and dry with a velvety feel to it Upper-part is orange-brown Edges turn up and become bowl-shaped Stalk 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.

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