Animal Habitats of the World :Forests
Tree-dominated ecosystems with layered vegetation that support some of the highest levels of biodiversity on Earth.
Animals in Forests
North America's Smallest Deer
State Wildcat of New Hampshire & State Wild Animal of Tennessee & Kentucky
State animal or mammal in Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
S. name: Odocoileus virginianus
IUCN : Least Concern (LC)
Diet : Herbivore
Habitats: Forests, Grasslands
State Reptile of South Carolina
National Bird & Animal of USA
North America's Only Marsupial
S. name: Didelphis virginiana
IUCN : Least Concern (LC)
Diet : Opportunistic Omnivore
Habitats: Forests, Grasslands
State animal of West Virginia, State Mammal of Louisiana
State Wild Cat of South Dakota, State Animal of Florida
About the habitat: Forests
About Forest habitatForests are complex terrestrial ecosystems dominated by trees and layered vegetation, including canopies, understories, and forest floors. They occur across a wide range of climates, from tropical rainforests to temperate and boreal forests, and support some of the highest levels of biodiversity on Earth.Countless mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects depend on forests for food, shelter, and breeding. Forest habitats also play a crucial role in regulating climate, storing carbon, and maintaining ecological balance.