Temperate Forest Biome

Temperate forests are found in areas with four distinct seasons. Many trees in these forests are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in autumn. The leaves change to beautiful colors before falling. These forests are common in eastern North America, Europe, and eastern Asia.

Four Seasons

Temperate forests experience spring, summer, fall, and winter. In spring, trees grow new leaves and flowers bloom. Summer is warm and green. In fall, leaves turn red, orange, and yellow. Winter brings cold weather and bare branches.

Forest Animals

Many animals live in temperate forests. Deer, squirrels, and bears are common. Birds like woodpeckers and owls make their homes in the trees. Some animals hibernate during the cold winter months while others grow thicker fur.

Fun Facts

• The leaves change color in fall because trees stop making green chlorophyll.
• A single oak tree can produce about 70,000 acorns in one year.
• Temperate forests have rich soil because of all the decomposing leaves.

Did You Know?

Temperate forests once covered most of Europe and eastern North America. Many were cut down for farmland and towns over hundreds of years.