The toco toucan is a well-known bird species that inhabit the Amazon Rainforests. It is the largest toucan species, and its most notable feature is its long, yellowish-orange, and lightweight bill. The tip of the bill has a large dark spot on both sides, and the bird’s eyes have a...
When thinking of the rainforest, you may envision the tropics, and with good reason–the world's largest rainforest is the steamy jungles of the Amazon. However, a rainforest is simply a forested area that receives high rainfall, so they occur all over the world. However, animals that cho...
For example, the Amazon rainforest, known as the "lungs of the Earth," is being destroyed at an alarming rate, causing the displacement and endangerment of numerous animal species. Another significant factor contributing to the endangerment of animals is poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Many ...
Thousands of animal species call these forests their home, with about 40% to 75% of all biotic species being indigenous to the region. In this article, we’ve profiled some of the best known animals that inhabit these forests.Animals of Amazon Rainforest...
The name “anaconda” is often used to refer to just the green anaconda. This species, which is found in the Amazon rainforest, is the world’s largest snake by weight, and the second-longest, after the reticulated python. Anacondas (and all other boas) are non-venomous snakes that use...
That’s why this deadly ant is named so. The dangerous bullet ants are found in the lowland rainforests of Nicaragua, Bolivia and Paraguay. They mainly inhabit at the bases of trees. Growing to a maximum length of 1.2 in, bullet ants are also among the largest ants in the world. Bullet...
Electric Eel is the only species in Amazon ecosystem that can blast prey with 500 volts of electricity. This electric fish inhabit fresh waters of the Amazon basin and Orinoco river in South America. Red Bellied Piranha Red-Bellied Piranha is one of the most dangerous species of piranha native...
This is the stage for some of the most amazing wildlife on Planet Earth. From the waters of the mangrove forests to the canopy of the Amazon, this book explores the rainforest layer-by-layer, detailing the animals that inhabit each space. Packed with facts and photos, it's the perfect ...
Jaguars are the apex predators of the Americas, mostly found in the Amazon rainforest. Their name comes from the indigenous word “yaguar,” which means “he who kills with one leap.” Unique Characteristics Spots:They have unique “rosette” spots, different from thespots of leopards. ...
There also are mammalian herbivores in the rainforest that inhabit the rainforest floors. For example, the okapi in Africa resembles a striped deer. It eats grass, fruit and leaves on the rainforest floor and likes to live in clearings found on the rainforest floor. They can weigh up to...