The northern-most part of Georgia is called the Mountain Region.
The Georgia Mountains…
The Georgia Mountains… The elevation is higher, and it’s shaded by trees. These things make the temperature cooler. The terrain also makes it harder to get around. Some people live in the mountains, but it’s not highly populated. Can you think of some reasons why few people live in this region?
In the mountains, you might see….. beautiful waterfalls. This is Amicola Falls in the North Georgia Mountains.
In the mountains, you might see….. really tall trees like the Tulip Poplar and the Hemlock.
You might also see some cool animals that call the Georgia Mountains their home. Let’s see what we can find!
Mudpuppies and American Toads are two amphibians which live in this habitat. Both need to live by mountain streams, but they love to hang out in the woods!
Box Turtles and Copperhead Snakes are two reptiles which live in this mountain habitat. Can you think of a reason why these two would be perfectly at home in the woods?
Lots of animals love to be high in the trees of the Georgia Mountains! Can you name these three?
Black Bears, Mountain Lions, and Coyotes are major predators in the mountains! They’re so furry! Why??
The Black Vulture is a scavenger that keeps this habitat clean- they have an important job here! Sadly, they were almost wiped out due to DDT- it made their eggs too soft to hatch. Now they are on the Threatened List, so they are making a comeback.