A common animal that you will find in the Temperate Deciduous Forest is the American Black Bear. It can weigh up to 600 pounds and can run over 25 mph. They have sharp claws that are very useful for climbing trees. They can live for up to 25 years. An interesting thing about this animal is that it is blind at birth and then gets its sight later.
Another animal that can be found in the Temperate Deciduous Forest is the Duckbill Platypus they have venom but that is only found in males. They are also very sensative to touch. the tail has fatty tissue that stores energy. Its body is very streamlined and flat to help them swin. It has short legs and webbed feet to swim aswell. the feet have broad nails to dig. The billls have nostrils for breathing. Also it does not have teeth it has grinding pads in its mouth to eat. Thay can walk and swim too. It is 26 to 36 inches long.
Do you think that you will see these types of animals in other Biomes? If so which ones?
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