Raymond Ehlers Mrs. Schoenholtz Biology 27 November 2005 Taiga Biome Animal Characteristics/Adaptations and Human Influences of the Taiga Biome All biblio - Benders-Hyde, Elisabeth. Blue Plant Biomes. 23 Nov. 2005 . Grizzly Bear – Hibernation - Molars to grind up plants, becomes more omnivorous – Sharper Claws to help dig for food – Shaggy Coat to keep warm Wolverine – Feet Act as snowshoes – Powerful jaw that can bite through frozen food – Flat feet with large claws, Climb to get away – Keen smell to find food easily Northern Lynx – Good Night vision – Feet w/ padded fur, silent in the snow – Grayish fur, camouflage Snowshoe Rabbit – Strong back legs to leap away – Toes spread to act as snowshoes – Fur on feet to keep warn – Fur, brown in summer, white in winter Bald Eagle – Good vision to find prey – Change diet to fit conditions Manitoba, WILDS Of . Taiga Biological Station Frequently Answered Questions. 27 Jan. 2001. Taiga Biological Station, U/M. 27 Nov. 2005 <www.wilds.mb.ca/taiga>. Human Influences – Clear cutting of the forest / habitats Urban Sprawl – Expanding Cities Forest Fires – Destroying home and wildlife Specific Animals – Grizzly Bear – Helps control populations of higher predators - Predator Snowshoe Rabbits – Eat producers / provides food for high level consumers Wolverine – Helps Bear control populations of consumers – Predator