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Anaconda

The Anaconda has eyes high on its head so that it

can stay camouflaged underwater while

watching and waiting for

its prey.

Parrot

The unique design of the strong, curved bill enables the parrot to crush seeds, flower, nectar, fruit and nuts

on which it feeds.

crocodileThe nostrils are located on the top of the snout along with the eyes and ears, so they are able to stay partly submerged in the water and still

breathe, hear and see.

black spider monkey

In addition to their elongated arms, black spider monkeys have especially hook-like

hands with elongated fingers which allow them to swing over branches with ease.

tree frogTree frogs have feet like suction cups which help them to attach to leaves, branches and

the trunks of trees. This is important for mating, sleeping, and eating.

fruit bat

Fruit bats, like other bats, have very long, webbed fingers that

serve as wings .

Iguana

Their long tail is quite sharp, and can be

snapped in the air as a defense mechanism.

The tail can also break off if caught by a

predator and grow back without permanent

damage.

Jaguar

Jaguars have jaws and a large head especially equipped for piecing the skull of

their prey with their canine teeth.

Gorilla

Gorillas have a grasping big toe that allows them to use their feet in much the

same manner as their hands.

koala bear

The koala has two forepaws that end in five toes. The two of them are opposed to the others, which

provides for a firm grip on the branch.

lemurThe lemur has a long tail that helps it swing from trees and hang upside down. The tail also has stripes to help hide it

from other predators.

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees have long strong arms especially

well adapted for swinging from tree to

tree.

fungus (decomposer)

piranhaThey all have deep bodies, saw-edged bellies, and large, blunt heads with very

strong jaws bearing triangular razor sharp teeth that cut like knives.

cacao treeThis is a shade-loving tree whose leaves

can move 90 degrees from vertical to horizontal and back to get better sun access and to protect young leaves.

large variety of plant lifeVegetation grows at all levels in the rainforest from the forest floor to the top of the canopy. This helps plants to get the water and sunlight

they need.

Brazil Nut TreeThis tree has ball-shaped pods that can weigh up

to 5 pounds and hold up to a dozen seeds.

AgoutiThe Agouti roam the forest floor during the day, looking for fallen fruits and nuts. They disperse seeds of certain tree species, such as the brazil nut tree. The outer covering of these nuts is so hard that only the agouti can gnaw through it. They often bury the nuts and forget about them. These now have a chance to germinate.

rubber treeThe latex of the rubber tree flows through special

ducts located outside of the cambium so that it can be accessed through relatively shallow incisions

without harming the growing cells that generate the tree’s vascular system.