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Rainforest Animals

Discover the diverse and intriguing wildlife that inhabits rainforests across Central and South America. From the vibrant toucans with their stunning beaks and colorful plumage to the agile spider monkeys swinging through the trees, each species plays a vital role in the ecosystem. Learn about fascinating creatures such as the boa constrictor, poison dart frog, jaguar, Bengal tiger, and gorilla, their habitats, diets, and reproductive habits. Our exploration emphasizes the importance of rainforests and the need to protect these incredible environments for future generations.

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Rainforest Animals

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  1. Rainforest Animals Kilee Cuff and Patti Flagg

  2. Toucan • Family: Ramphastidae • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Aves • Order: Piciformes • Family: Ramphastidae • Genus: Several • Species: About 40 different species

  3. Continued. . . • Toucans are found in Central and South America. They are found in tropical rainforests. They live inside the holes of hollow trees. • Toucans diet consists of mostly small fruit and insects. • Toucans can grow to be somewhere around 33-65 centimeters in height. • A female Toucan lays about 2-4 eggs per year. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKkG8Xbb8Fc

  4. Spider Monkey • Genus: Ateles • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Mammalia • Order: Primates • Family: Cebidae • Genus: Ateles • Species: Several

  5. Continued. . . • Spider Monkeys are found in Central and South America and some parts of Mexico. They live in the canopy of the rainforest. They usually do not venture to the floor. • Spider Monkeys eat fruits, insects, nuts, and insects. • Spider Monkeys grow to be about 15 - 20 inches. But their tail is about 2-3 feet. • Spider Monkeys usually only have one infant at a time (pregnancies last about 7 months.) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLRT3AC3SHE

  6. Boa Constrictor • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Reptilia • Order:Squamata • Family:Boidae • Genus: Boa • Species: Constrictor

  7. Continued. . . • Boa constrictors live in Mexico, Central America, South America and some Caribbean islands. • Boa constrictors eat birds, small rodents and lizards. They do not eat large mammals. • Boa constrictors average 6 - 14 feet in length but can be as long as 18 feet. • Boas bear live young and may have as many as 50. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dww3jdzhaHE

  8. Poison Dart Frog • Family: Dendrobatidae • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Amphibia • Order: Anura • Family: Dendrobatidae • Genus: Several types • Species: Many species

  9. Continued. . . • Poison Dart Frogs live in South America and some parts of Central America. They live near streams and rivers. • Poison Dart Frogs eat termites, crickets, flies and ants. • Poison Dart Frogs grow to be about 1 - 7 cm in length. • Poison Dart Frogs lay a group of eggs in the water which take about 12 days to hatch. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar57xFsHebc

  10. Jaguar • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Mammalia • Order: Carnivora • Family: Felidae • Genus: Panthera • Species: onca

  11. Continued. . . • Jaguars live in Mexico, Central and South America. They are found in rainforests and grasslands. • Jaguars eat a variety of animals including turtles and deer. • The Jaguar will grow to be approximately 5.5 - 8 ft. • FemaleJaguar’s will have an approximately 100 day pregnancy period and can give birth to 2, 3 or 4 cubs at a time. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sK5e7IwgKw

  12. Bengal Tiger • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Mammalia • Order: Carnivora • Family: Felidae • Genus: Panthera • Species: tigris

  13. Continued. . . • Bengal tigers are found in southeast Asia, in parts of India, China, Bangladesh and Indonesia as well as other southeast Asian countries. • Bengal Tigers' diets consists of antelopes, boars, monkeys, pigs, birds and occasionally elephants. • Their stripes aid in being able to stalk and get close to prey. • Bengal Tigers weigh around 400 - 600 lbs. They are about 5 - 10 ft. in length. • The female Bengal Tiger's pregnancy period is • approximately 3 - 4 months and has a litter of approximately 2 - 4 cubs. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-HC2PVUcLk

  14. Gorilla • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Mammalia • Order: Primates • Family: Hominidae • Genus: Gorilla

  15. Continued. . . • Gorillas live in West Central Africa mostly in Zaire, Rwanda, and along the Congo River. They live in rainforests and mountains (usually where there are high altitudes.) • Gorillas eat mostly leaves, fruit and bark. • A gorilla is approximately 350 - 400 pounds for males, and 175 - 200 pounds for females. Their height is from 5.5 feet to 6 feet. • Gorillas are pregnant for about 8 to 9 months and have one offspring at a time. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUGT7MdDB4

  16. Conclusion • We decided to do our power point on rainforest animals because there are so many different types of species. Children become fascinated with animals and enjoy learning about them!

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