Animals in the Rainforest

ToucanThere are about 40 different types of toucans They have colorful, lightweight bills They are very noisy birdsToucans are about 7in-2 feet in size When they sleep they tuck their bills under their wings and tailThey are very important to the rainforest because they help move seeds around!

Review QuestionGood try! But the boa constrictor is not on the endangered species list Spider MonkeySpider monkeys are very large- the adults can grow up to almost two feetThey use their tails as an extra limbThey like to hang upside down, holding onto limbs of treesThey often spend their time high up in trees to find fruits and seed to eatSpider monkeys are heavily hunted and are in danger of becoming extinct

Review QuestionCorrect! The morpho butterfly is on the endangered species list because of the destruction of the rainforest.

SlothSloths are extremely slow moving mammals found in Central and South AmericaThere are two species: two-toed and three-toed Some stay in trees for yearsSloths are nocturnal They sleep upside down and can live up to thirty years!

MacawMacaws are the largest of all parrots There are 16 different species and they range in size from one foot to a little over three feetThey have tails which are longer than their bodiesMacaws are very social and intelligent animalsThey are on the endangered species list because of their low numbers due to rainforest destruction

Tree SnailTree snails usually travel along the forest floors among fallen leavesThey are nocturnal Although it is nocturnal, it can be found any time and it hibernates at any timeCommonly found in rainforests and lowlandsThey are on the endangered species list because of their habitats, pesticides and deforestation

Poison Arrow FrogPoison arrow frogs are social frogs found in Central and South America They are known by their bright colors which warn other animals that they are poisonousIts poison is very powerful and known to cause paralysis or death One frog carries enough poison to kill 100 people They are about the size of one inch Though they have a lot of poison, they are usually harmless if they are left alone

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