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Eastern deciduous forest

The eastern deciduous forest is found across the eastern United States. Composed of a diversity of beautiful landscapes and varied ecosystems, the forest supports an abundance of wildlife.

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American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The... More 39 Images 5 Videos
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Information on the American beech is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)
The American burying beetle is the largest carrion beetle in North America. It has extremely distinctive colouration, being shiny black with... More 10 Images 0 videos
American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
Distinguished from other tree squirrels by its smaller size, the American red squirrel is, as its common name suggests, a deep reddish brown... More 34 Images 2 Videos
American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Described as “America’s favourite songbird”, the American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the most abundant, widespread and instantly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Arkansas oak (Quercus arkansana)
Information on the Arkansas oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has long been a key symbol in... More 34 Images 9 Videos
Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Information on the blue jay is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 4 Videos
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Owing its common name to its short ‘bobbed’ tail, the bobcat (Lynx rufus) has the widest distribution of any native cat in North America... More 38 Images 3 Videos
Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)
Thrush-like in appearance, the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a relatively large, skulking bird native to North America. It is... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Cherokee clubtail (Gomphus consanguis)
Information on the Cherokee clubtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Information on the coast redwood is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 1 Video
Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance... More 47 Images 2 Videos
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Renowned for its piercing nocturnal howl, the coyote is one of North America’s most adaptable and resourceful predators. This species is... More 56 Images 11 Videos
Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Information on Eastern hemlock is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name... More 10 Images 0 videos
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
One of the first trees to bloom in early spring, the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an attractive species which produces one of North... More 6 Images 0 videos
Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Information on the eastern tiger swallowtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Florida sand skink (Neoseps reynoldsi)
The Florida sand skink (Neoseps reynoldsi) is a grey to tan-coloured lizard which is highly specialised for an underground lifestyle. Its... More 2 Images 0 videos
Florida yew (Taxus floridana)
Information on the Florida yew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Fraser fir (Abies fraseri)
Information on the Fraser fir is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Georgia oak (Quercus georgiana)
Information on the Georgia oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Although a familiar mammal in many parts of Great Britain, the grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is non-native, having been first... More 50 Images 8 Videos
Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)
Information on the hellbender is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 2 Videos
Lake placid funnel wolf spider (Sosippus placidus)
Information on the lake placid funnel wolf spider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus)
Information on the little brown myotis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
One of the best-known butterfly species, the beautiful monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is renowned for its spectacular... More 36 Images 6 Videos
Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Information on the northern cardinal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos
Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)
The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a beautiful North American woodpecker with a charming appearance. It is the third largest... More 20 Images 0 videos
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings... More 32 Images 9 Videos
Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Information on the northern raccoon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 2 Videos
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
Information on the northern red oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
Information on the northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Pinus (Pinus taeda)
Information on Pinus taeda is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Red wolf (Canis rufus)
The red wolf (Canis rufus) is one of the world's rarest canids. The coat is a cinnamon or tawny red with grey and black touches, the back... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
The red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is one of the most familiar of all North American birds, where it is known by many for the... More 28 Images 0 videos
Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
The most widespread of all hummingbird species, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a familiar inhabitant of Central and... More 11 Images 1 Video
Scrub pine (Pinus virginiana)
Information on scrub pine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus)
Information on the snowshoe hare is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Striped hawkmoth (Hyles livornica)
Information on the striped hawkmoth is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
Information on the striped skunk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 4 Videos
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
Information on the sugar maple is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 3 Videos
Westfall's clubtail (Gomphus westfalli)
Information on Westfall's clubtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
White birch (Betula papyrifera)
Information on the white birch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
White oak (Quercus alba)
Information on the white oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Information on the white-tailed deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 58 Images 0 videos
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of... More 46 Images 2 Videos

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