Food chains and food webs illustrate how different specie get energy. Plants are the basis for energy that flows through a food web. Herbivores in the coniferous forests include insects, birds, small rodents, squirrels, chipmunks, mice, moose and elk.

Abert's Squirrel
Abert's Squirrel, Wikipedia.org, Article with photos (click to enlarge).
American Red Squirrel
American Red Squirrel, Canadian Museum of Nature, Description and photos; click to enlarge.
Aphids
Aphids, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats them, and
Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Click on
Black-chinned hummingbird - Archilochus alexandri
Black-chinned hummingbird - Archilochus alexandri, By Anita Trussler, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and t
Brown Bear, Enchanted Learning
Brown Bear, EnchantedLearning.com, Illustration and information for younger students.
Butterflies and moths
Butterflies and moths, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Photographs by various photographers, North American Butterfly Association, Many wonderful photographs!!
Chipmunk - Wikipedia
Chipmunk, Wikipedia.org, Article with photos (click for a larger version).
Colorado chipmunk
Colorado chipmunk, By Matt Hamilton, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan
EEK! Black-capped Chickadee
EEK! Black-capped Chickadee, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Photo, illustration and information for younger students.
Elk Facts
Elk Facts, Idaho Public Television, A page full of interesting facts; scroll down to view North American Indian discovered uses for their different parts.
Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats the
Gray Jay
Gray Jay, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
Monarch Butterfly - Danaus plexippus
Monarch Butterfly - Danaus plexippus, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its charact
Monarch Picture Story
Monarch Picture Story, KidZone Fun Facts for Kids, Wonderful presentation for younger students.
Moose
Moose, Animal Diversity Web, By Daniel De Bord, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, food habits, economic (positive & nega
Moose, NatureWorks
Moose, NatureWorks, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, New Hampshire Public Television, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet,
Mosquito Printout, Enchanted Learning
Mosquito Printout, EnchantedLearning.com, Illustration and information for younger students.
Mourning dove
Mourning dove, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
North American porcupine - Erethizon dorsatum
North American porcupine, By Christopher Weber, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habit
Northern Flying Squirrel
Northern Flying Squirrel, By Eldad Malamuth and Michael Mulheisen, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to lea
Pine White Butterfly
Pine White Butterfly, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range,
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life c
Ruffed grouse
Ruffed grouse, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
Snowshoe Hare
Snowshoe Hare, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
Spruce grouse
Spruce grouse, BioKIDS, Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Museum of Zoology University of Michigan, Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Retold in Pictures
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Retold in Pictures, By Contributing Writer, Scribol, Ever wondered what caterpillar's eat? Check this page out!!
White-crowned Sparrow - Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-crowned Sparrow - Zonotrichia leucophrys, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about