Mammals

Mammals have adapted to this extremely cold weather by growing thick fur coats. These animals include the sable, lynx, marten, and many others. Animals that live in this region are much larger than animals they are related to found in other areas.

The Wood Frog

The wood frog that lives in the boreal forest can actually survive becoming frozen. It will often become frozen for several weeks, with over sixty percent of its body fluids fully frozen, and then thaw out. It might freeze several times during the winter months

Evergreen

The majority of boreal forest trees are coniferous spruce, pines and firs. Since evergreens do not have to expend energy on creating new leaves, they are better adapted to life in a land of limited sunlight and poor soil nutrition.

Adaptions