Identify the land biome on the basis of the given characteristics: 1. Their climates are characterised by high rainfall and temperatures that vary from cold to mild. 2. These forests contain primarily deciduous trees – including maple, oak, hickory and beechwood. 3. Raccoons, opossums, bats and squirrels are found in the trees. Select the correct land biome from the options given below:

Temperate deciduous forests are characterised by high rainfall and temperatures ranging from cold to mild across seasons. They are dominated by deciduous trees such as maple, oak, hickory, and beechwood that shed leaves seasonally. Typical fauna include raccoons, opossums, bats, and squirrels. Tropical forests have warm temperatures year-round and evergreen species. Boreal (taiga) forests are dominated by coniferous evergreens like spruce and fir in cold climates. Mediterranean forests have hot dry summers with sclerophyllous vegetation. Therefore, the description matches Temperate forest.