Deciduous forests support a rich variety of animal life, from tiny insects and spiders to large mammals such as deer and bears. Damp leaf litter is an important habitat for animals such as snails, beetles, and salamanders. The tree canopy supports many birds, including woodpeckers, warblers, and game birds such as turkeys and grouse often forage on the forest floor. Mammals include foxes, squirrels, badgers, hedgehogs, and wild boar, depending on the region. Frogs and turtles may be found near bodies of water within the forest.
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