Animals of the Forest Articles & Videos

• Description of the Pacific Crest Trail

  The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) extends 2,650 miles from British Columbia, Canada, to Mexico, passing through Washington state, Oregon and California and exposing the beautiful high deserts, glaciers and volcanic peaks of the Sierra Nevada an… read more

• Rain Forest Canopy Animals

  The canopy of the rain forest is a cacophony of noise; some of the loudest animals on the planet live there. Many of the animals who find food in the canopy are also very territorial, but since they have a hard time seeing each other throug… read more

• Types of Forests

  There are three main types of forests. The tropical forest exists in regions such as Central and South America and parts of Africa and Asia. Temperate forests occur in North America, Europe and northeast portions of Asia. The boreal forests… read more

• Animals That Live in the Pacific Coastal Forest

  Thanks to heavy rains, giant ferns, colossal trees and other plant life that provide a welcoming canopy, the coastal forest along America's Pacific coast is rife with all types of wildlife. Some of the animals, like the black bear or bobcat… read more

• Animals in the New Forest, UK

  The New Forest, located in England's Hampshire district, is one of the oldest nature preserves in the world, set aside by William the Conqueror for deer hunting in 1079. It covers a wide area and is a common destination for U.K. residents a… read more

• What Are the Six Layers of the Rain Forest?

  Tropical rain forests are one of the world's most valuable natural resources. Clustered along the earth's equator and densely gathered around the Amazon River Basin, rain forests provide more than 20 percent of the world's oxygen. Ten milli… read more

• What Animals Live in the Redwood Forest?

  The trees of the redwood forest are a wonder in and of themselves, but there is also much wildlife that thrives in the diverse temperate ecosystem along the western coast. There are many large animals to be aware of if you visit any of the… read more

• Which Animal Species Has the Greatest Population in the Rain forest?

  Rain forests are the most diverse environments on the planet and hold nearly 75 percent of the total species recorded by scientists, but they cover only 6 percent of the Earth's surface. With the exception of bats, mammals are not found am… read more

• What Are the Different Layers of the Rain Forest?

  The world's rain forests have high rainfall, dense foliage, enormous quantities of plant and animal life, and a four-layered structure. But there are two types of rain forests. Tropical rain forests exist along an equatorial band of consist… read more

• Common Creatures Seen on Northern California Trails

  Northern California is a region of varied ecosystems, topography and weather patterns. Happily, many wild and protected areas remain for the natural world to hold sway. Northern California boasts a large assortment of wild animals to be see… read more