There are more plants and animals in the tropical rainforest than we know about. The plants that live in the tropical rainforest make a lot of the oxygen that our planet needs. Also, many of the plants have their own ways of fighting sickness and disease.
Animals like the Brazilian Tapir, which only lives in some parts of South America, live in tropical rainforest. The Brazilian Tapir is a mammal that likes to live near water. It swims and dives and eats small branches and leaves. It is safe for people because it is afraid of anything bigger than it is. It likes to live in the tropical rainforest, especially near lakes and ponds. There are also many other kinds of animals that live in this beautiful rainforest.
In the rainforest, there are also many different kinds of birds. The Crested Guan is one of these birds. It lives on the northernmost tip of South America. This bird lives in the tall trees of the tropical rainforest. It eats seeds and fruits that it finds on the forest floor.
Reptiles come next, after animals and birds. The "Flying Dragon" is a type of reptile that lives in the forests of Indonesia and the Philippines. It is an unusual type of reptile. It gets its name from the flaps of skin on its back that let it fly from one tree to another. It eats bugs and ants to stay alive. These reptiles have another use in this forest. When it's time to have babies, these reptiles put their eggs in the rich soil of the rainforest.
Another animal that only lives in the tropical rainforest is the Slow Loris. This animal will spend most of its time sleeping in the tops of trees. He eats shoots and leaves, small birds, bird eggs, and bugs that he finds on the ground at night. The Loris moves very slowly, but you won't see it fall down as it moves from treetop to forest floor. He might even be upside down, hanging from his feet.
In these rainforests, you will also find many different kinds of snakes. The Vine Snake is one of these kinds. Its name comes from the fact that this snake is only half an inch thick. Another factor is that it can swing from side to side like a vine in the wind when it is scared, like when it is being chased by a predator. It lives mostly in the middle and northern parts of South America. It eats small birds and lizards. These snakes often take these little birds from their nests. Lizards, on the other hand, come from the trees or run on the forest floor.
Besides these, there are many other animals that live in the tropical rainforest. The tropical rainforest is a beautiful place to live, but it can also be harsh at times. Because of this, many of these animals have certain traits that help them deal with and live in these harsh conditions. As more and more about the plants and animals in this rainforest is learned, it continues to amaze us.
