It prefers dry forests, in such states as Arizona and Kansas.

It is believed that the Aceh rat prefers lowland forests.

It prefers deciduous-mixed forests, and is particularly fond of live oak.

Devils prefer open forest to tall forest, and dry rather than wet forests.

They prefer tall open forests that supply good grazing.

The eastern gorilla prefers forests with a substrate of dense plant material.

It prefers closed rain forests and transitional forests, often in small groups.

They seem to prefer dark, damp underground lairs and overgrown forests.

It prefers large temperate forests with a mix of evergreen trees and deciduous under growth.

However, it appears to prefer primary or advanced secondary forests.