🌲 Forest animal reports, grades 1–2
22 sheets, one animal each, so every child in a group gets a different one. Pick another set or one animal.
My report: the tiger
Panthera tigris · Grades 1–2
| Length | 7.2 to 9.8 ft (2.2 to 3 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 249 to 375 lb (113 to 170 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 15 years |
Read about it
Tigers are the biggest cats in the world. Their orange coat has black stripes. Tigers like to swim.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Register 2010 (tiger delisting petition 90-day finding), federalregister.gov/d/2010-19895, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 28 in to 3.2 ft (71 to 97 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 7 to 14 lb (3.2 to 6.4 kg) |
| Top speed | 35 to 40 mph (56 to 64 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 20 years |
Read about it
The bald eagle is a big bird with a white head. It catches fish with its feet. It is not really bald!
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service (North American bald eagle), nps.gov/articles/bald-eagle.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Kenai Fjords, nps.gov/kefj/learn/nature/bald-eagle.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Upper Delaware, home.nps.gov/upde/learn/nature/baldeagles.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the ruby-throated hummingbird
Archilochus colubris · Grades 1–2
| Length | 3 to 3.5 in (7.5 to 9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 0.11 to 0.12 oz (3 to 3.5 g) |
| Top speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 5 to 9 years |
Read about it
Hummingbirds are tiny birds. Their wings flap so fast they make a humming sound. They drink sweet nectar from flowers.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, fws.gov/media/ruby-throated-hummingbird-10, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Northeast Temperate Network, nps.gov/articles/netn-species-spotlight-ruby-throated-hummingbird.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, fws.gov/story/2024-08/august-2024-bird-month-ruby-throated-hummingbird, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the gray wolf
Canis lupus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 30 to 32 in (77 to 81 cm) |
| Weight | 90 to 110 lb (41 to 50 kg) |
| Top speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 4 to 5 years |
Read about it
Wolves live in family groups called packs. They howl to talk to each other. Pet dogs came from wolves long ago.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Yellowstone (wolf facts), nps.gov/articles/yellowstone-wolf-facts.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis · Grades 1–2
| Length | 5 to 7 ft (1.5 to 2.1 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 3.3 ft (1 m) |
| Weight | 243 to 661 lb (110 to 300 kg) |
| Top speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 25 years |
Read about it
Grizzly bears are big brown bears. They eat berries, roots and fish. They sleep through the winter in a den.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Bears (brown bears), nps.gov/subjects/bears/brown-bears.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Yellowstone (grizzly vs black bear), nps.gov/articles/yell-wildlife-bear-differences.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (grizzly bear species profile), fws.gov/species/grizzly-bear-ursus-arctos-horribilis, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Glacier, nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/bears.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis · Grades 1–2
| Length | 10 ft (3.1 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Top speed | 9.9 to 12 mph (16 to 20 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 30 years |
Read about it
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard. It flicks its long, forked tongue to smell. It lives on islands.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- Smithsonian's National Zoo, Komodo dragon, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/komodo-dragon, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the asian elephant
Elephas maximus · Grades 1–2
| Length | not checked yet: look it up! |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 5.9 to 12 ft (1.8 to 3.8 m) |
| Weight | 3 to 6 tons (2.8 to 5.4 tonnes) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 47 years |
Read about it
Asian elephants live in forests in Asia. Their ears are smaller than an African elephant's. They love to splash in water.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- Smithsonian's National Zoo, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/asian-elephant, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the reindeer (caribou)
Rangifer tarandus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 4.9 to 6.6 ft (1.5 to 2 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 30 in to 4.9 ft (76 cm to 1.5 m) |
| Weight | 130 to 600 lb (59 to 272 kg) |
| Top speed | 6 mph (9.7 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 12 to 16 years |
Read about it
Reindeer live in the cold north. Their big hooves work like snowshoes. In North America, reindeer are called caribou.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, nps.gov/bela/learn/nature/caribou.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Caribou: Did You Know?, nps.gov/articles/caribou-did-you-know.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- USDA Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System, fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/mammal/rata/all.html, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the moose
Alces alces · Grades 1–2
| Length | 9 ft (2.7 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 5 to 7 ft (1.5 to 2.1 m) |
| Weight | 701 to 1,400 lb (318 to 635 kg) |
| Top speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 15 to 25 years |
Read about it
Moose are the biggest deer. Male moose grow huge, flat antlers. They love to eat plants that grow in lakes and ponds.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Kenai Fjords, nps.gov/kefj/learn/nature/moose.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Rocky Mountain, nps.gov/romo/learn/nature/moose.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Denali, nps.gov/dena/learn/nature/moose.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Grand Portage, nps.gov/articles/000/mooz-moose.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus · Grades 1–2
| Length | not checked yet: look it up! |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 30 to 36 in (76 to 91 cm) |
| Weight | 90 to 300 lb (41 to 136 kg) |
| Top speed | 30 mph (48 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 10 years |
Read about it
White-tailed deer have a fluffy white tail. Baby deer, called fawns, are born with white spots. They hide in tall grass and wait for their mother.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Jewel Cave, nps.gov/jeca/learn/nature/white-tailed-deer-odocoileus-virginianus.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park, home.nps.gov/prwi/learn/nature/deer.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Chattahoochee River, home.nps.gov/chat/blogs/the-park-after-dark-white-tailed-deer.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the red fox
Vulpes vulpes · Grades 1–2
| Length | 3.6 ft (1.1 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 15 to 20 in (38 to 51 cm) |
| Weight | 9 to 11 lb (4.1 to 5 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 3 to 4 years |
Read about it
Red foxes have orange-red fur and a bushy tail. A baby fox is called a kit. Foxes live in forests and even in towns.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Yellowstone, nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/red-fox.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Pipestone, nps.gov/pipe/learn/nature/mammals.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service (The Clever Red Fox), nps.gov/articles/fox.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- USDA Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System, research.fs.usda.gov/feis/species-reviews/vuvu, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the raccoon
Procyon lotor · Grades 1–2
| Length | 24 in to 3.1 ft (60 to 95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 9 to 12 in (23 to 31 cm) |
| Weight | 15 to 40 lb (6.8 to 18 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 1.8 to 3.1 years |
Read about it
Raccoons have a black mask and a ringed tail. Their front paws work like hands. They come out at night.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service (raccoon quick facts), nps.gov/articles/racoon.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Pipestone, nps.gov/pipe/learn/nature/mammals.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- USDA Forest Service, Fire Effects Information System, research.fs.usda.gov/feis/species-reviews/prlo, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the north American beaver
Castor canadensis · Grades 1–2
| Length | 35 in to 3.3 ft (89 cm to 1 m) |
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| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 35 to 60 lb (16 to 27 kg) |
| Top speed | 5 mph (8.1 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 8 to 10 years |
Read about it
Beavers have a flat tail and big orange teeth. They chew down trees to build dams. A beaver family lives in a lodge in the pond.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Yellowstone, nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/beaver.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Acadia, nps.gov/articles/north-american-beaver-acadia.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park, nps.gov/prwi/learn/nature/beaver.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the giant panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca · Grades 1–2
| Length | 3.9 to 5.9 ft (1.2 to 1.8 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 24 to 35 in (60 to 90 cm) |
| Weight | 351 lb (159 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 15 years |
Read about it
Giant pandas are black and white bears. They eat bamboo almost all day. Baby pandas are tiny and pink.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, Giant Panda species page, fws.gov/species/giant-panda-ailuropoda-melanoleuca, checked 2026-10-30
- Smithsonian's National Zoo, Giant panda, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the koala
Phascolarctos cinereus · Grades 1–2
| Length | not checked yet: look it up! |
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| Height | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 8.8 to 33 lb (4 to 15 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | not checked yet: look it up! |
Read about it
Koalas are not bears. A mother carries her baby in a pouch, like a kangaroo. Koalas eat leaves and sleep a lot.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Register 2000 (Threatened Status for the Koala), federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/09/00-11507/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-final-determination-of-threatened-status-for-the-koala, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis · Grades 1–2
| Length | 9 to 12 in (23 to 31 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 1 year to 6 years |
Read about it
Gray squirrels bury nuts in the ground for later. They forget some, and little trees grow! Their bushy tail helps them balance.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Castle Clinton, nps.gov/cacl/learn/nature/index.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Lowell, nps.gov/lowe/learn/nature/squirrel.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the little brown bat
Myotis lucifugus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 9.1 to 11 in (23 to 28 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 0.5 oz (14 g) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 6.5 years |
Read about it
Little brown bats fly at night. They hang upside down to sleep. They eat lots of bugs, like mosquitoes.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic, nps.gov/lavo/learn/nature/bats.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Jewel Cave, nps.gov/jeca/learn/nature/bats.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the great horned owl
Bubo virginianus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 18 to 25 in (46 to 63 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | 2.2 to 3.8 lb (998 g to 1.7 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 13 to 15 years |
Read about it
The great horned owl has two tufts of feathers that look like horns. It hunts at night with big, round eyes. It says hoo-hoo in a deep voice.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Bryce Canyon, nps.gov/brca/learn/nature/owls.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Golden Spike, nps.gov/gosp/learn/nature/birds.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the wild turkey
Meleagris gallopavo · Grades 1–2
| Length | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 3.9 ft (1.2 m) |
| Weight | 15 to 25 lb (6.8 to 11 kg) |
| Top speed | 54 mph (87 km/h) |
| How long it lives | 3 to 5 years |
Read about it
Wild turkeys are big birds that live in the woods. A male turkey puffs up and spreads his tail like a fan. He says gobble, gobble!
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Bluestone, nps.gov/blue/learn/nature/wild-turkey.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- Smithsonian's National Zoo, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/wild-turkey, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the spotted salamander
Ambystoma maculatum · Grades 1–2
| Length | 4.4 to 9.8 in (11 to 25 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 20 to 30 years |
Read about it
The spotted salamander is black with bright yellow spots. It hides under logs and rocks in the forest. It comes out at night when it rains.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, nps.gov/chat/learn/nature/spotted-salamander.htm, checked 2026-10-30
- National Park Service, Minute Man National Historical Park, nps.gov/mima/learn/nature/reptiles-and-amphibians.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the wood frog
Lithobates sylvaticus · Grades 1–2
| Length | 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Weight | not checked yet: look it up! |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | not checked yet: look it up! |
Read about it
The wood frog is a small brown frog with a dark mask on its face. It lives in the forest. In winter it freezes, and in spring it thaws and hops again!
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, nps.gov/gaar/learn/nature/wood-frog-page-1.htm, checked 2026-10-30
My report: the coyote
Canis latrans · Grades 1–2
| Length | not checked yet: look it up! |
|---|---|
| Height at the shoulder | 16 to 20 in (41 to 51 cm) |
| Weight | 25 to 35 lb (11 to 16 kg) |
| Top speed | not checked yet: look it up! |
| How long it lives | 6 years |
Read about it
Coyotes look like thin gray dogs with big ears. They yip and howl at night. Some live in deserts, and some even live in cities.
It lives in:
It eats:
The coolest thing I learned:
Where my facts came from
- National Park Service, Yellowstone, nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/coyote.htm, checked 2026-10-30