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Boreal Forest
 Boreal Habitats (Boreal Forest)
Boreal Forests are found in northern regions, just south of the tundra. Winters are cold and long, but less severe than on the tundra. Summers are short and mild. Boreal forests are dominated by a few species of coniferous, or evergreen trees such as fir, spruce, cedar, and pine. Some broadleaf trees, such as birch and alder, are hardy enough to survive the short growing season.
Fall in the Northlands
It is fall and the bull moose feeds on water plants along the shore of a lake in southern Ontario. Moose, the largest members of the deer family, are found in wetlands and boreal forests. The large body size and heavy fur of the moose help them stay warm during the long winter.
Undisturbed and Enticing
 The vast, undisturbed areas necessary for large animals to survive also entice people seeking refuge from city life. Drawn by the beautiful scenery and excellent hunting and fishing, human activities threaten the habitat of moose and other boreal animals. On the same lake that feeds this moose, a pilot brings in a group of fisherman.
If the boreal forests and wetlands decline, so will their populations of valuable and interesting animals.
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The vast, undisturbed areas necessary for large animals to survive also entice people seeking refuge from city life. Drawn by the beautiful scenery and excellent hunting and fishing, human activities threaten the habitat of moose and other boreal animals. On the same lake that feeds this moose, a pilot brings in a group of fisherman.
