The tropical forest biome is composed of several different sub-biomes, including evergreen rainforest, seasonal deciduous forest ... their role in breaking down animal droppings.

The film "Life In The Deciduous Forest" explores the diverse ecosystem of the deciduous forests in the eastern United States, highlighting the seasonal changes that affect plant and animal life.

Ferne also highlights a number of other animals living in the deciduous forest. This clip is from the series Ecosystems and Biomes. This could be used to introduce students to the different layers ...