9 Animals That Live In The Forest
Trees and bushes abound in this ecosystem. Plants cover the floors and there are several fresh water mirrors in the surroundings. This is the habitat in which some of the species of animals that live in the forest develop. In this article we update you on the most prominent ones.
What animals live in the forest?
Depending on the height and type of vegetation, a wooded or wooded area can host different species. Here are some interesting animals that live in the forest:
1. Raccoon
They are also known as washer bears and are native to America. They are about 50 centimeters tall and their fur is usually gray on the back, white on the legs and striped on the tail. They appear to be wearing a mask because of the dark spots around their eyes. This mammal lives near rivers and uses its dexterity with its front legs to eat frogs and fruit.
2. Spider monkey
Among the species of monkeys it should be noted that it is very intelligent, and it is also among the most acrobatic in the world. It uses its tail as if it were another limb to be able to swing from tree to tree. Due to the clearing of the forests it is among the endangered species.
3. Woodpecker
It is known for its reddish head and its ability to peck at logs in search of insects, larvae, and worms. Some are sedentary and others migrate depending on the region where they live and, in addition, nest in cavities dug by themselves in the trees.
Regarding the reproduction of the woodpecker, it should be noted that the eggs are incubated for two weeks, while the hatched chicks take a month to leave the nest.
4. Lynx
The lynx is known as Boreal, Eurasian, European or, in the same way, common lynx. It is a medium-sized feline that roams the European and Siberian forests.
With a stocky body, short tail and brown or yellowish coat, the lynx is an excellent climber and jumper. The mating season occurs between January and March, and the males participate in the care of the young.
5. Deer
With thin legs, long necks and spotted hair, deer are other typical animals that live in the forest. They have antlers that are formed in the upper part of the skull and, within the cervid family, the elk is the largest. They are all herbivores and can consume anything from aquatic plants to tree branches and leaves.
6. Brown bear
Its natural habitat is located in the forests of North America, Asia and Europe. The life expectancy is around 30 years and their fur can range from dark brown to light gold.
It is plantigrade, that is, it can stand up on its hind legs, and is guided by smell and hearing. If we attend to its diet we would classify it as an omnivore. In winter it hibernates in burrows. For their part, the cubs live with their mother for a year and a half.
7. Jaguar
This beautiful feline, also known as a jaguar, inhabits the forests of America and resembles the leopard in appearance. Solitary in nature, the jaguar hunts by ambushing and its bite is more powerful than that of any other predator, as it can even pierce turtle shells.
Regarding their reproduction, jaguars mate throughout the year, although it should be noted that births occur in greater numbers during the rainy season.
8. Owl
The owl uses trees as a home for most of its existence. This large bird, whose life expectancy is 60 years, can be around 75 centimeters in height and 1.7 meters in wingspan when it opens its wings.
It is nocturnal and its howl can be heard for two kilometers around. On the other hand, they live alone until the courtship season, with a female laying up to six eggs that incubates on the trunks of trees, while the male searches for food: rodents, rabbits, squirrels, pigeons, rats, etc. This whole process takes 36 days.
9. Fox
The last in the list of animals that live in the forest is represented by 27 species, although the most popular is the red fox, which lives in North America and Europe. It is silent, cautious and nocturnal, and it is that during the day it rests in its burrow. It does not have facial muscles to show its teeth, as does its ‘cousin’ the dog.
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