Mammals of North America
Plains
In the Midwest, there is an area known as the Great Plains. Mammals such as bison, prairie dogs, and pronghorn live here. Since the plains are large, open areas of grasslands, mammals such as the bison have adapted ways to move over great distances without tiring. Prairie dogs tend to stay in one place, but they live in burrows underground so it is harder for predators to catch them.
Forests
Mammals commonly found in the forests of North America include squirrels, porcupines, foxes, and deer. Squirrels and porcupines are able to climb trees to keep away from dangers on the ground. Deer rely on their speed to get out of dangerous situations. Smaller mammals, like the mice and shrews that live on the forest floor, make burrows underground.
Tundra
Tundras are the colder lands to the north in Canada. Mammals that live here have thicker fur to keep them warm. Some of these mammals which you may have heard of include caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, and bighorn sheep.