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Temperate Rainforest
Major Environmental Concerns
The temperate rainforest faces deforestation on a large level. temperate rainforests aren't as populated as some of the other biomes that have lots of vegetation, so large companies come here to get timber.
polution from human activities such as, farming and industry are also spread across here by being transported downstream.
Relationship to Surrounding Biomes
It is surrounded by deciduous forests and is often adjacent to oceans. It gets most of its water from the atmosphere and rivers that flow through the ecosystem. It is very similar to tropical rainforests and is often geographically close to them.
Unusual Creatures/ Features
Temperate Rainforest
Invasive Species
Cougar
Native Species
English Ivy, Giant Hogweed
and
Japanese Giant Knotweeds
Plants
Coastal Redwood, Fire Weed, Western Skunk Cabbage, Epiphyte, and Cattails
WSC
English Ivy- Hedera helix
Animals
Mountain Lions, Roosevelt Elks, Varied Thrush, Pacific Tree Frog and Slugs
- Kingdom- Animalia Genius
- Habitat- Dens
- Feeding Habits- Hunt and kill live prey from grasshoppers to elk
- Behavioral/ Physical Adaptations- run fast to catch prey, long tail for balance
- Means of Locomotion- Over short distances a cougar can run up to 45 MPH
- What it Looks Like- Large front paws, long tail, powerful hind legs, 7-9 ft. in length and between 150 and 200 lbs., they are tan with black accents
- Means of Reproduction- Usually give birth to 1-4 kittens which weigh about a pound
Kingdom- Plantae
Habitat- grows on cliffs, trees and walls.
Feeding Habits- It photosynthesizes to create energy.
Behavioral/ Physical Adaptations- it grows on trees to get high enough to get enough sunlight to create energy
Means of Locomotion- grows vertically up its host
What it Looks Like- similar to kudzu and other ivy's. has larger leaves
It has been known to create lots of damage to buildings that it hosts on.
Climate
2 Seasons long and wet and short dry summer.
The temperature doesn't vary. not reaching above 80 F or below 32 F
The majority of precipitation is from fog.
Geographic Info
- Latitude: 23.5 55 degrees N and S
- Found mostly in the north eastern parts of America.
works cited
http://temperaterainforestelynam.weebly.com/climate.html
http://www.wildernesscollege.com/temperate-rainforest-plants.html
http://www.cougarinfo.org/diet.html
http://www.animalstown.com/animals/c/cougar/cougar.html