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Biome Basics
Biome
Tropical
Rainforest
3 plant examples
and adaptations
3 animal
examples and
adaptations
Bengal Bamboo
Toco Toucan
Bengal Bamboo has
greatly adapted to the
rainforest climate
because, in order to
survive it NEEDS all of
the rain the rainforest
provides, instead of
basically drowning in
it.
Toco toucans are the
first animals that
come to mind when
talking about the
rainforest. Although it
may look like a
problem with a huge
beak, it allows them
to reach fruit in
clustered places and
also they can fight off
smaller predators.
Coconut Tree
The coconut tree can
only live in hot
climates to survive, so
the tropical rainforest
is a good place for it.
The coconut tree has
also adapted to areas
where it rains a fair
amount, because the
hard outside of the
coconuts protect its
milk from getting
soaked.
Kapok Tree
The Kapok tree is very
big, it can grow to be
30 feet. The spongy
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is
most commonly
known for living in
Central Asia. They can
also live in the
Tropical Rainforest
because with the large
trees and tall grass
they can hunt and
stalk fairly easy, and
with the rain it is hard
for prey to pick up
their scent.
King Cobra
When I saw this
Climate
Human
Influences
The Tropical
Rainforest is very hot
and humid, with an
average rainfall of 200
centimeters per year.
Humans have cut
down over half of the
rainforests trees for
its timber which has
killed many animals
that can’t adapt to
any other biome.
Location
The Tropical
Rainforest is located
near to the equator,
on the southern side
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Temperate
Deciduous
Forest
base is like a pool,
water gets trapped in
it so it can give fair
amounts of water to
all of the roots. The
umbrella like top can
give animals shelter,
to shield against the
rain.
animal lives in this
biome, I didn’t believe
at first. The King
Cobras from this area
have colors that allow
them to blend in with
their surroundings to
easily hunt prey.
Sweet Gum tree
Snow Leopard
This plant is used for
bubble gum and
medicines. It has
leaves that look like
poison ivy, but are
safe to chew right off
of the plant!
Snow leopards are
bigger than they look;
they can weigh up to
50 kilograms. These
guys only feast on
smaller prey and are
carnivores. They don’t
blend in but they
make up for it with
tremendous speed
and jaws.
Sikta Spruce Tree
The sikta spruce tree
is one of the largest
plant in north
America. It grows
between 55-80
meters tall. It has
adapted to the
climate because it can
Raccoons
Raccoons are really
sneaky and deceptive
and even have the
look of a bandit. They
The temperate forest
has different seasons,
not just one. When it
is cold in the forest, it
is also quiet. And of
course when it’s hot
it’s noisy and loud.
Humans have killed
many animals’
habitats with
deforestation. but
have also killed deer
in hunting season, and
snow leopard for it’s
pelt.
The Temperate
Rainforest is located
all around the world.
It ranges all the way
from parts in China, to
parts in North
America. It is in both
the Northern and
Southern
Hemispheres.
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grow in frigid cold
places, the only place
it can grow.
Scots Pine
The Scots Pine is also
used for the Christmas
tree. It is used the
most in North
America, and has bark
that peels off easily
and constanly
regrowing.
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are nocturnal so they
only come out at
night, and kill animals
like opossums, and of
course your trash.
They have opposable
thumbs and startling
long nails, and teeth.
White tailed Deer
The white tailed deer
is a really weak
animal, playing the
role as prey. The
males have large
horns, but don’t really
provide protection
against larger
predators.
3 Animal
Examples
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Human
Influences
Location
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Tundra
Arctic Willow
The Arctic Willow is a
very old species, like
most tundra plats it
doesn’t grow that high
off the ground only 34 inches. It has little
hairs on the petals
that makes it pretty
much invulnerable to
cold. It can live to be
over 100 years old.
Arctic Fox
Arctic Foxes were
built for the cold
weather. They have
tufts of fur on their
paws for comfort,
short ears and also
have a small body,
which allows them to
contain body heat
within their thick coat
of fur.
Arctic Moss
The Arctic Moss is an
underwater species
that lives in the
southern tundra. It
has grown a tolerance
to get no sunlight at
all, but can grow to be
245 feet tall.
Snowy Owl
The snowy owl is the
animal named
“Hedwig” used in the
Harry Potter movies.
It can hunt really well,
because it can see
animals in a far away
distance. And the
wings of an owl are so
light human ears can’t
hear them, and add a
really strong beak and
you’ve got yourself
quick predator.
Bearberry
The Bearberry can live
in pretty much any
biome; we have a lot
here in Michigan. It
grows in bunches or
clusters which
provides warmth and
a lot of animals can
eat it, but not humans
or it will cause instant
paralysis.
Polar Bear
Polar Bears are really
fascinating animals.
They have a thick coat
of white fur that
reflects lost heat back
into their body, and
black skin, which
The tundra climate is
really cold and never
gets above 20
degrees, or else that
would kill a lot of
plants and animals.
Not many humans live
in the tundra area, but
for the few that do
they can change the
entire biome with just
the slightest change of
temperature. With
even the tiniest of
changes they can killa
lot of animals
Northern Tundra:
Alaska parts of Canada
and Greenland.
Arctic Tundra:
Antarctica
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attracts sunlight. They
also have big paws,
which can spread
weight equally across
the body and allows
them to swim fast.
Desert
Cactus
Coyote
The Cactus has long
spiky leaves that
reduce water loss.
They also have a juicy
stem that stores
water.
The coyote are born
with colors to help
them camouflage with
their surroundings.
They have pointy ears,
but are most known
for their keen
eyesight.
Palo Verde
The Palo Verde is
small and is constantly
having leaves come
off and coming back.
They have drought
tolerance, so they can
survive for a very long
time without water.
Octillo
It is also drought
Bobcat
The Bobcat is pretty
much like a domestic
cat except it is slightly
bigger. They have
sharp teeth and only
attack larger prey if
desperate. They also
can camouflage with
the desert with their
brown and orange fur.
The desert is hot all
year round. Every
month it is
consistently at least
64 degrees F, and It
can reach
temperatures of 112
degrees.
Humans haven’t
influenced the desert
too bad, because it is
a dangerous place to
live. The only thing is
when they kill snakes
for their skin, which is
one of the main
reasons rattlesnakes
are becoming
endangered.
Deserts are close to
the equator, and that
is why it is so hot.
Unlike Antarctica
which is far from the
equator.
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tolerant, and when it
does rain the stem
stores a small amount
of water for future
use.
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Grasslands Savanna
Desert Kangaroo Rat
Desert Kangaroos look
like mini kangaroos,
but are as big as a rat.
They dig dens
underground, and pop
up for a sneak attack
when they smell prey
near. The sand
provides shelter and
also a good hiding
place because prey
can’t smell them
underground.
3 Animal
Examples
Baoboa
African Elephant
The baoboa grows in
parts of Africa and
India. It grows really
near the equator; It
can grow to be 25
meters high and is
leafless ¾ of the year.
An African Elephant is
a HUGE animal, when
the baby comes out it
already weighs as
much as a car. A
distinct feature about
this animal is its tusks.
They provide
protection from a lot
of animals, and they
find out the leader of
their pack by battling
with the tusks.
Kangaroo Paw
The kangaroo paw
grows in Western
Australia, which
would be one of the
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Location
Humans have
overhunted these
animals: Lion’s for
they’re mane and
pelt. Crocodiles for
their skin and also
elephants for their
tusks. They have also
hunted Zebras for
they’re pelt and Black
Mambas for they’re
scales.
It is very hot in the
Savanna because it is
very close to the
equator, and some of
the plants even grow
directly on the
equator.
The Savanna is located
in southern India,
Eastern Africa, and
Western Australia.
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reasons it’s called
Kangaroo Paw. It is
unscented and can
grow to be 10
centimeters high.
Whistling Thorn
This is located in the
Eastern Africa part of
the Savanna and has
tons of tiny little
thorns, so if an animal
dare try to eat it there
is going to be a hard
way down, and a hard
way out. The whistling
thon is pretty much
pure shell with no
prize on the inside, so
I wouldn’t mess with
this one.
Lion
The king is here! Lions
are not to be stared
at, they take that as
an offense and it will
cause in immediate
death. Lions manes
symbolize the leader
of the pride, and there
is only two males in an
entire pride. Them
male is responsible for
the protection, while
the females go out
and hunt for the
pride.
Nile Crocodiles
Nile Crocodiles live
along the edges of the
Nile river, In Eastern
Africa. The Crocodile
has super strong jaws,
and can sometimes
hunt from one spot
not moving for three
days. It lives in
swamps and caves for
a habitat.
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Grasslands Prairies
Buffalo Grass
Prairie Dog
Buffalo grass is mainly
used for buffalo food
and grows mostly in
the North American
Prairies.
What is the Prairies
without the Prairie
dog? These little guys
build underground
homes called burrows.
They act like little
squirrels and are small
and have good hiding
skills.
Milkweed
Milkweed is very
famous being a really
good herb, but before
it is turned into
medicine the sap is
poisonous and can
grow to be 2-3 ½ feet
high.
Bumblebee
The bee builds a little
society inside their
hive. There are
workers feeders and
one Queen Bee.
Fleabame
Badger
This plant is not
blooming for ¾ of the
year. It only blooms
between April and
June, but every bloom
season it gets taller
and taller until it has
reached 30 inches
high.
One of the coolest
animals in the Prairies,
with super strong legs
and sharp claws that
help them dig. The
distinct feature of one
of these animals is the
long stripe down the
middle of their body.
It rains a lot in the
prairies; the rainfall
can reach 12.6
centimeters in short
grass or 22.3 in tall
grass prairies.
Humans haven’t really
impacted this biome.
Like all biomes a
problem in this one is
poaching, they poach
for the furs and the
head for
accomplishment.
The Prairies are
located in Central
North America. It is
near to Texas and the
Border of Mexico.
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3 Plant Examples
Taiga
3 Animal
Examples
Balsam Fir
Black Bear
The balsam fir is part
of the species
evergreens come
from. It is slender and
has branches growing
out of the trunk at
right angles that
makes it easier for
water to pass through.
If you want to ever
find an animal in the
forest, don’t let it be
this one. The black
bear has amazing
hunting skills, it can
fish, run, it’s very
strong, and has a large
coat for protection.
Paper Birch
Wolverine
It’s called paper birch
for a reason. It is the
main source for paper
in the United States; it
has tall white trunk,
and really nice sap.
This acts as kind of a
road for animals such
as the Orangutan that
hops around in them.
I had to include this
animal to keep my
title as a true
Michigan fan. This is
one tough animal; it
has killed many
predators, bigger and
stronger than it. It has
sharp teeth, strong
jaws, and fights to the
death with ANY
animal.
White Fir
The white fir is what
you use as your
Christmas tree every
year. Whenever the
weather is cold, that
doesn’t phase this
tree because It never
Red Fox
The red fox is very
sneaky. It can sneak
into any birds nest
and steal eggs. It is
not a big animal so it
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Location
It is not really hot in
the Taiga; it is regular
temperature and only
averages an annual
temperature of 50
degrees.
Deforestation is a
huge problem in the
Taiga, humans cut
down a lot of the
trees for Christmas
trees, and even more
for paper. More than
5000 trees per year
get cut down.
The Taiga is located
near the located, like
parts of Canada and
Europe.
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loses leaves,
commonly known as
“those prickly things.”
doesn’t really fight
other animals. Like all
foxes it builds a den
for its habitat.