Wildlife in the Tropical Rainforest

Question 1

Name 6 animals who live in the rainforest.

Answer 1

Sloths, peccaries, frogs, toucans, big cats (like jaguars and tigers), monkeys.

Question 2

Give three facts about the sloth

Answer 2

1. Green algae grows on its’ fur to help it camouflage.
2. Can stay very still making it hard for predators to see them.
3. Very long arms which help reach for branches.

Question 3

Give three facts about the toucan.

Answer 3

1. Beak helps them cool down in the heat.
2. Beak helps them reach for fruits on branches to thin to stand on.
3. Beak helps them crack nuts.

Question 4

Give two facts about the monkey.

Answer 4

1. Some breeds have strong tails that can be used as an extra hand.
2. Long arms help them swing through the trees to find food and escape predators.

Question 5

Give three facts about the peccary (peccaries).

Answer 5

1. They eat almost anything.
2. Sensitive noses to help sniff out food.
3. Special jaws for cracking nuts and seeds.

Question 6

Give two facts about the big cats (like the jaguar and tiger).

Answer 6

1. Markings on their fur provides incredible camouflage in the understory, helping them to catch their prey.
2. Jaguars are good swimmers and can catch fish in rivers when needed.

Question 7

Give two facts about the frog.

Answer 7

1. Sticky pads on their feet help them climb trees to find food.
2. Some species have webs between their toes to help them glide from tree to tree.