Which animal of the coniferous forest eats plants and bark during the winter?

 Elk

The coniferous forests are found in the cold regions of the world. They are found in the taiga biome. These forests are also called as boreal forests. The vegetation composed of cone bearing and exhibiting needle leaves trees. These forests because of harsh winter conditions cannot sustain many life forms in terms of fauna and flora. The animals species found in these regions includes elk, beavers and deer.

Elk is the herbivorous animal species which feed upon grasses, plants, and bark in the coniferous forest. They are capable of tearing the bark with their sharp canines. This is a kind of adaptation shown by these animals in the scarcity of food.

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