https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx Biome Adaptation Project en-us 2018-02-06 21:46:25 UTC 2018-02-15 22:54:05 UTC hello@padlet.com 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228878435 Hi, I'm Amy, I'm your personal guide! The Deciduous Forest is a wonderful biome, with beautiful trees and animals!]]> 2018-02-06 21:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228878435 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228879809 Deciduous biomes are located primarily in the eastern half of the United States, Canada, Europe, parts of Russia, China, and Japan. ]]> 2018-02-06 21:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228879809 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228880266 The average temperature of the forest is about 50 degrees F. The average amount of rainfall in the forest is 30 to 60 inches a year. As the seasons change, so do the colors of the leaves of the deciduous trees.]]> 2018-02-06 21:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228880266 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228880808 Short video on the biome!]]> 2018-02-06 21:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228880808 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228881260 White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
The fawns are virtually scentless and their reddish-brown coats, covered with pale spots, merge with the dappled sunlight on the forest floor.]]> 2018-02-06 21:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/228881260 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229317271 Red foxes stash away additional food for later use, by burying it into the ground, whether in soil or snow. They also frequently hide it under layers of things such as grass and others. In order to label it as their own, they often will spray urine over it. They run fast and can pick up low frequencies.]]> 2018-02-07 20:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229317271 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229319208 The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is native to the snow-clad regions surrounding the North Pole. Light coloration is a physical adaptation. It helps the bird camouflage by blending itself in its snow-clad habitat. Snowy Owls are active for the most part of the day. Sharp clows and beak.]]> 2018-02-07 20:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229319208 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229321923 Maple trees, like other deciduous trees, drop their leaves when the climate cools. This is a beneficial adaptation because in the winter, trees have less access to sunlight and water. By dropping their leaves, the tree can prevent water loss from photosynthesis and transpiration that normally takes place in the leaves. Trees also conserve energy during this dormant period since they do not have to protect the leaves from freezing. Maple trees reproduce by generating seed-bearing fruit called samaras.]]> 2018-02-07 20:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229321923 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229322632 Image 1.]]> 2018-02-07 20:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229322632 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229322873 Image 2.]]> 2018-02-07 20:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229322873 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229324855 The Shagbark Hickory tree has an ashy gray bark similar to birch trees except its bark separates into long strips, which give the trunk it's shaggy look. The wood of this tree is strong and tough. The leaflets can be smooth or hairy and can be up to 10 inches long and 5 inches broad. The nuts have thick husks, but the shell inside is thin and is edible with a sweet taste.]]> 2018-02-07 20:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229324855 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229326228  It has maple-like leaves. The Guelder Rose can be an invasive shrub and therefore is definitely not threatened. It is definitely not an endangered species. The Guelder rose is itself pollinated. It also has lots of food and water which are part of the adaptation. The berries that it grows attracts birds and other pollinators to spread the seeds of the plant. Its an evasive shrub so it will take over the plant to spread and get more nutrients. ]]> 2018-02-07 20:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229326228 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229326848 Image 1.]]> 2018-02-07 20:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229326848 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229327048 Image 2.]]> 2018-02-07 20:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229327048 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229832350 Image 3]]> 2018-02-08 21:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229832350 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229833341 Image 1]]> 2018-02-08 21:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229833341 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229833547 Image 2]]> 2018-02-08 21:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229833547 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229835191 Image 3]]> 2018-02-08 21:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229835191 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229835731 Temperate deciduous forests are home to many edible fruits, nuts and fungi. Knowledgeably gathering these resources is fun, rewarding and tasty.]]> 2018-02-08 21:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229835731 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229837366 Camping in temperate deciduous forests is particularly enjoyable because it is usually warm enough to sleep comfortably in a tent. In addition, the temperature difference between night and day, when not at altitude, is not very significant, meaning it is possible to be comfortable during the day and stay warm by the fire at night. Because of the low-hanging branches, it is easy to suspend bear-proof boxes with your provisions from nearby trees.]]> 2018-02-08 21:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229837366 3510722 https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229838291 The temperate deciduous forest is home to many animals. Grab an identification guide and see how many birds and mammals you can find. Be careful of getting too close to bears and any animal that seems sick or rabid.]]> 2018-02-08 21:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/3510722/zblppr4oybdx/wish/229838291