Deciduous forests are located between 23 degrees north and 38 degrees south latitude. They have average temperatures of 75 degrees F, but can be as warm as 86 degrees F depending on altitude. Common locations include eastern North America, Canada, Europe, parts of Russia, China, and Japan. Deciduous forests contain a variety of plant and animal species including trees like oak and birch, ferns, mosses, mushrooms, and animals such as white-tailed deer, coyotes, and bald eagles. Primary food sources for animals include nuts from trees like pecans as well as berries and leaves.