Coyotes, or Canis latrans, are found throughout Alaska's forests, according to the U.S. Forest Service; the subspecies of coyote in Alaska is the northern coyote. The most common areas to see coyotes are on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and in the Copper River Valley. These mammals grow to approximately 3 feet in length and weigh up to 46 pounds.
One of the largest mammals in the weasel family, the wolverine, or Gulo gulo, is found in the forest regions of Alaska's mountains. While wolverines will prey on caribou, these mammals are primarily scavengers; this animal has powerful jaws that allows it to chew on frozen carcasses.
The boreal owl, or Aegolius funereus, is found in the boreal forests of southeastern, central and northern Alaska. The females are larger than the males. This owl has an especially keen sense of hearing. According to Cornell University, the boreal owl is able to find prey underneath snow. The average wingspan of boreal owls is 2 feet.
The hairy woodpecker, or Picoides villosus, lives in Alaska's forests during the spring and summer months, according to the University of Michigan. These birds are usually found in coniferous or boreal forests. Adult hairy woodpeckers grow to about 8 inches in length. This bird species is useful to humans since they prey on insect pests in orchards.
The wood frog, or Rana sylvatica, is the most common frog species in Alaska, according to the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Its habitat includes southeast Alaska and the Brooks Range. Adult wood frogs grow up to 3 inches in length, making it one of the largest frog species in Alaska. These frogs are sexually mature after 3 years.
Ranging from California to Alaska, the northwest salamander, or Ambystoma gracile, are found in the Chichagof region of Alaska. These salamanders can grow up to 10 inches in length, including their tail. Northwest salamanders emit a "ticking" noise when they are threatened.
Alaska's forest regions are home to the Sitka black-tailed deer, or Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis, a small cloven-hoofed species. The approximate weight of adult males is 120 pounds, while females weigh 80 pounds. The primary areas to find these deer are Kodiak and Yakutat.
The wood bison, or Bison bison athabascae, is one of the largest herbivorous mammals in Alaska. Adults grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh about a ton. These mammals are identified by their two curving horns and pronounced humps. According to the Anchorage Daily News, this species was once thought to be extinct in Alaska, but have recently been rediscovered. Grasses and forbs are the bison's primary diet.