Animals of the forest

Lynx

Lynx

Jay

Jay

Red deer

Red deer

Barn owl

Barn owl

Wolf

Wolf

Brown bear

Brown bear

Owl

Owl

Green woodpecker

Green woodpecker

Many species present in this biome have developed a specific adaptation that allows them to live in close relationship with trees. Arboreal animals may have adhesive discs on the fingers (anuran amphibians), opposable claws and fingers (woodpeckers and squirrels), prehensile tail (opossum), parachute membranes. They have also worked out special adaptations for overcome the cold season, such as hibernation (mammals) or migration (birds). Characteristic animals are roe deer, fallow deer, brown bear, badger, red deer.