Food chains and food webs illustrate how different specie get energy. Small carnivores like skunks, birds, owls, weasels, and fox in coniferous forests feed on plant eaters like birds, insects, small rodents and squirrels to get their energy; some will eat berries and plants too. Find information on the secondary carnivores in the coniferous forests.

American toad
American toad, 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
Barred owl
Barred owl, 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,
Birds of Prey Facts
Birds of Prey Facts, Idaho Public Television, Check out what makes a bird a raptor.
Eastern screech owl
Eastern screech owl, 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 e
Fisher - Martes pennanti
Fisher - Martes pennanti, By Cynthia Rhines, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat,
Flat-disc snail
Flat-disc snail, 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
Gopher snake - Pituophis catenifer
Gopher snake - Pituophis catenifer, By Josh Albert, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its ha
Gray Wolf
Gray Wolves, Wikipedia.org, Article with maps and photos (click to enlarge).
Great horned owl
Great horned owl, 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
Great Horned Owl, Identification
Great Horned Owl, Identification, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and
Great-Horned Owl
Great-Horned Owl, Birdweb.org, Has photos, description, life history, status, an audio of what it sounds like, and links to family members.
Long-eared owl
Long-eared owl, 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 t
Marbled Salamander
Marbled Salamander, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, h
Northern saw-whet owl
Northern saw-whet owl, 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
Northern Shrike
Northern Shrike, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
Northern Shrike
Northern Shrike, BirdWeb, Seattle Audubon Society, Has photos, description, life history, status, and links to family members.
Northern water snake
Northern water snake, 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
Ocelot
Ocelot, NatureWorks, 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
Ocelot
Ocelot By Laura Langenburg and Michael Mulheisen, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habi
Pine Marten
Pine Marten, By Wildernessdave, The Wilderness Classroom, Scroll down for a close-up photo (click to enlarge), description, and information on its habitat, what it eats, hunts, and more.
Short-eared owl
Short-eared owl, 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
Star-nosed mole
Star-nosed mole, 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
Tengmalm's owl/boreal owl
Tengmalm's owl/boreal owl, 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,
Weasel Printout, Enchanged Learning
Weasel Printout, EnchangedLearning.com, Illustration and information for younger students.
Western chorus frog
Western chorus frog, 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 e