Before we get started,

where in the world is

Georgia?
Do you know?
Georgia is in the Southeastern
part of the United States, on
the continent of North
America.
Georgia itself is
divided into
different
regions.
Each region is
different from
the others in
their own special
ways.
The northern-most
part of Georgia is
called the
Mountain Region.
The mountains in Georgia were
formed over a billion years ago!
Brasstown Bald is in the
Georgia mountains. It is the
highest point in Georgia rising
over 4,784 feet above sea
level.
The mountain region has a very high
elevation, and most of it is shaded by trees.
These things make the temperature cooler.
The mountains are full of steep cliffs and
rough terrain (or land.)
Some people live in the mountains, but its
not highly populated. Can you think of some
reasons why few people live in this region?
o A mountain is a high raised part of
the earths surface.

o The mountain region

gets more rain and
snow than any other
part of Georgia.
You might also see some cool animals
that call the Georgia Mountains their
home.
Bobcat

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Mountain Lions
 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 live
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!
 Great Horned Owl
Hawk

Bat

Bald Eagle
Brown trout

River Otter

American Toad
This frog prefers to be
in rocky, mountainous
places, but you can find
it in lots of other
habitats too!