In addition to evergreens, deciduous forests have oak, hickory, maple or other specie that shed their leaves in the fall. Deciduous forests have a longer growing period than its neighbor, the taiga; it also receives more moisture. Warmer temperatures enable more wildlife; squirrels, skunks, birds, deer, turtles and a few amphibians inhabit the temperate forests.
Deciduous Forest BiomeDeciduous Forest Biome,
West Tisbury Elementary School Students,
BluePlanetBiomes.com,
Created by students for students. There's a map, photos, and information on its plants, animals, and climate
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_forest.h...
Deciduous Forest Climate Deciduous Forest Climate,
Content by West Tisbury Elementary School students,
Blueplanetbiomes.org,
What's the climate like in a deciduous forest? Find out here.
https://blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_climate.php
Kids Do Ecology - Temperate ForestsKids Do Ecology - Temperate Forest,
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis,
University of California, Santa Barbara,
Photos and information for younger students.
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/temperateforest....
Ladybird Johnson Redwood Grove, Redwood NP, CaliforniaLadybird Johnson Redwood Grove,
Redwood NP, California,
Geography4kids.com,
Description of and panoramic view of the forest located on the Pacific Coast in California.
http://www.geography4kids.com/extras/panoramas/red...
New England Foliage Map
New England Foliage Map
Yankee Publishing Inc.
Pick a town and see whether leaves are green, turning, moderate or at their peak.
http://www.yankeefoliage.com/live-fall-foliage-map...
Temperate Deciduous Forest: Mission: Biomes Temperate Deciduous Forest: Mission: Biomes,
Earth Observatory,
NASA.gov,
Information on the precipitation, temperature, vegetation, and locations of the deciduous forests; there's also a map an
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome...
Temperate Deciduous ForestsTemperate Deciduous Forests,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its location, plants
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8c.htm
Temperate ForestsTemperate Forests,
Windows to the Universe,
Photo (click to enlarge) and explanation of the difference between temperate and tropical rainforests.
http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/forest_eco.h...
The mysterious world of albino redwood treesThe mysterious world of albino redwood trees,
April 15, 2015,
By Carie Leary,
Mother Nature Network,
These rare 'ghosts of the forest' don't have chlorophyll, but that doesn't stop them from imp
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resour...
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?,
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.,
About.com Guide,
Brief article on the science behind the change of color in leaves. Scroll down to see links to other ar
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-do-leaves-change-col...
Why we love conkers and horse chestnut trees
Why we love conkers and horse chestnut trees,
October 9, 2015,
By Jeremy Coles,
BBC Earth,
Stunning leaf colour and conkers make horse chestnut trees the very essence of autumn. But these beau
http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20151008-why-we-lov...
