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= Characteristics = = Plants and Animals =
 * Sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil.
 * does not support many plants.
 * mostly supports Carnivorous plants and orchids.
 * home to at least 850 species of plants.
 * of the 850, 92 are considered threatened and endangered.
 * home to 39 species of animals.
 * over 300 species of birds.
 * 59 reptiles and amphibians.
 * 91 different types of fish.
 * 43 species are considered endangered, such as the timber rattle snake and the bald eagle.

media type="youtube" key="z8_WD-LW15Y" width="425" height="350" A trail ride through the Pine Barrens = Temperature and Rainfall = = Threats = =media type="custom" key="21560788"= The ecosystem of The Pinelands = Related Links = media type="youtube" key="TXZfGdFlOGw?list=UUjQ-D8pe1eNOg2OfQa-3W4g" height="315" width="560" The types of plants in the Pine Barrens =
 * Pine Barrens experience the same weather patterns that we have here in Maple Shade.
 * it experiences four seasons.
 * the average rainfall is between 42 - 46 inches per year.
 * development of land replacing forests with farms, houses, mills, and road with resulting loss and fragment of forest habitats.
 * alterations of water quality, both surface and ground water.
 * draining of aquifires.
 * http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newjersey/placesweprotect/pine-barrens-program-area.xml
 * http://www.pinelandsalliance.org/protection/threats/

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