A temperate forest biome is typically found in parts of eastern North America, southeast Canada, Europe, Japan, China, and Australia. These forests contain a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees as well as plants and support many animal species like squirrels, deer, bears, and mice. The climate is characterized by cold to moderate winters, warm summers, and year-round precipitation. Common plant types include broadleaf trees, conifers, shrubs, herbs, mosses, and ferns. Examples of animals include deer, black bears, bobcats, squirrels, mice, snakes, and raccoons. Food webs in this biome transfer energy from plants to various animal species.