A temperate (deciduous) forest has trees that turn to bright colors in fall and drop their leaves in winter. These trees are called deciduous trees. Examples of deciduous trees are the maple, oak, and elm.

Animals such as American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, White-Tail Deer, the turkey and squirrels live in the temperate forests of the world.

The climate in the region where temperate forests grow have four seasons: spring, summer, winter and fall. People like to live near temperate forests, too.

More About the Temperate Forest (Blue Planet Biomes)

Animals of the Temperate Forests (Blue Planet Biomes)

Endangered Animals of the Deciduous Forest (Quesper Online)

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