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Explore the unique adaptations and intriguing facts about a variety of fascinating rainforest animals. Learn about the Green Basilisk, known for its ability to run on water and lay 18-20 eggs. Discover the Golden Mantella, a vividly colored amphibian with a diet consisting of insects. Meet the Coati, with flexible ankles and a knack for finding food in rotting wood. Delve into the world of the Pygmy Marmoset, the smallest monkey, and the majestic Quetzal, whose feathers symbolize wealth. Finally, uncover the vibrant Red-eyed Tree Frog and the communicative Saddleback Tamarin.
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Rainforest Animals Produced by 3A 2010
Green Basilik by Michael Moylan • The green basilisk can run on water. • Its nickname is the Jesus Christ lizard. • It lays 18-20 eggs.
Golden Mantellaby Alex Gurney • They have no webbed feet. • Their colors are not toxic. • They can eat any insect.
Coati Anna Kenney • Their ankles are extremely flexible. • It uses its long nose for finding food in rotted wood. • When surprised they leap into the trees and bark.
Pygmy MarmosetsBy Maeve Kelly • Did you know that the Pygmy Marmosets are the smallest living monkeys on earth? • They cannot use their tails to swing. • Females are larger and heavier than the males.
QuetzalKate Williamson • Their tail feathers can get up to three feet long. • The quetzal symbolizes wealth and freedom. • Their feathers are used as money in Guatemala.
Red-eyed Tree FrogBy Abby Reed • It has bright green skin with some blue and yellow markings. • It is two to three inches long. • It lives in the rainforest of South America Costa Rica.
Saddleback Tamarin By Peter Wunderlich • The saddleback tamarin may travel with the emperor tamarin. • Their calls sound like birds. • Their lower teeth are bigger than their upper teeth.