Climate & Weather PatternsIn the temperate forests where the red pandas live, summers are mild and wet and winters bring snow. The weather in this region is typically cool and rainy. Temperatures remain anywhere from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. It cannot get too humid or hot because the red panda has a low tolerance for heat, and they are prone to heat stress.
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Plants in Our BiomeSome commonly found plants in the temperate deciduous forest are the maple, oak, and birch trees, ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. The maple, oak, and birch trees are all deciduous trees, and they dominate most of the forest. These trees are also known as broadleaf trees because - you guessed it - they have broad leaves. In a mature forest, these trees act as a canopy over the forest. The ferns, mosses, and wildflowers are found all over the forest floor. These plants make up the understory and are shade tolerant, meaning they can survive with a lower amount of sunlight.
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