What animals live in Alberta in the understory?

In Alberta's understory, you can find a variety of animals adapted to the dense vegetation and lower light conditions. Common species include deer, such as mule and white-tailed deer, which browse on shrubs and young trees. Small mammals like snowshoe hares, red squirrels, and various rodent species also inhabit this layer, along with birds such as grouse and various Songbirds that nest and forage among the understory plants. Additionally, insects and amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, thrive in these rich, moist environments.