Wildlife also may change their habitat needs depending on the season. A ruffed grouse is a common bird found in or near aspen forests. Aspen trees provide food and cover for ruffed grouse. Forest habitats are areas covered mostly by trees. Wildlife that live in forests need trees for food or cover.
Forest dwellers range from the crashing moose to the tapping woodpecker.
Prairie habitats are areas that are mainly grass. Animals that love grasses for food or cover live in prairies. Grasshoppers hop and bison nap in the short and tall grasses of the prairies. Water habitats are extremely important to many types of wildlife. These habitats provide everything a rainbow trout or busy beaver could want.