Tropical Rainforest Tropical Rainforest AnimalsAnimals

By: Nicole and Susan

Class: 713-22

Do you know where The Do you know where The Tropical Rainforests are Tropical Rainforests are located?located?

The tropical rainforests are located near the equator. Below are some countries where they are found….

Equator is An imaginary line that goes around the middle of the earth

Central America Africa

The Amazon

Australia Southern Asia

What is Tropical Rainforest What is Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem and Climate Like?Ecosystem and Climate Like?

•Emegents – houses birds in tops of the tallest trees

•Canopy – houses insects and birds in its thick leafy branches

•Understory – located under the leaves and houses most of the shrubs, insects, mammals and reptiles

•Forest Floor-Most of the wildlife and larger animals live here

Rain, Rain, Rain, It rains almost everyday in the rainforest

The average temperature is 75 to 80 degrees

Click to hear the rain

How Much does it really Rain?

Rainfall Comparison: Amazon vs U.S.

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See how much it rains where you live… click below

Rainfall comparison: Eastern U.S.

Lets learn some Tropical Lets learn some Tropical Rainforest facts!!Rainforest facts!!

The tropical rainforest provides The tropical rainforest provides 20%20% of the world’s oxygen…..of the world’s oxygen…..

and and 50%50% of the world’s animals of the world’s animals Many of its plants are used in Many of its plants are used in

medicines medicines

The rainforest is known as the lungs of the world

Breathe easy

Annato plant lowers blood

pressure, treats snake bites

Cocoa Tree gives

us chocolate

Meet some Tropical Rainforest Meet some Tropical Rainforest animals.animals.

Do you know what these animals ALL need to live?

They Need: Air, Water, shelter and Food to survive

They: Reproduce

Adapt to their environment

How Do We Classify How Do We Classify Animals?Animals?

We classify animals of the rainforest just like We classify animals of the rainforest just like the animals you know:the animals you know: MammalsMammals – – Apes, Gorillas, ElephantsApes, Gorillas, Elephants

ReptilesReptiles – – Alligators, Lizards, SnakesAlligators, Lizards, Snakes

BirdsBirds – – Parrots, ToucansParrots, Toucans

AmphibiansAmphibians - - frogsfrogs

FishFish – – Angel fish, rainbow fishAngel fish, rainbow fish

Go here to learn more about other rainforest animals..Go here to learn more about other rainforest animals..http://www.rainforestanimals.net/

Go here to see more fish from the rainforest…Go here to see more fish from the rainforest…http://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/205.html

How Are they Different?

Mammals warm blooded

Give birth to live Have hair Nurse their young

Reptiles cold blooded Have scales Have Claws

Birds Have Feathers Have beaks and feet Lay eggs Hatch their young

Amphibians Cold blooded Live in water and

on land Skin is smooth and

moist

Fish Cold blooded

Breathe through gills

The disappearing tropical rainforest The disappearing tropical rainforest and tand theheRed Eye Tree FrogRed Eye Tree Frog

Despite its wealth, the tropical rainforest is disappearing mainly because of:

1. Farming – cutting down trees to grow tropical fruits for export

2. Ranching – land is burned to grow grass for cattle

3. Logging – trees are cut down for its timber and..

YOU

When the rainforest disappears…so does its animals.

Everyday we use products made from the rainforest

The Red Eye Tree Frog: The Red Eye Tree Frog: Ambassador of Ambassador of conservationconservation

Its Habitat is..Its Habitat is.. Amazon rainforest of South Amazon rainforest of South

America and Central AmericaAmerica and Central America They are Nocturnal rainforest They are Nocturnal rainforest

animalsanimals Found on the underside of Found on the underside of

leaves near shallow waterleaves near shallow water

Fast Facts:

1. Amphibian

2. Lifespan- 5yrs

3. Size: 1.5 – 2.7 in

Appearance

1. Bright Red Eyes

2. Orange Feet

3. Bright Green Skin

Habitat means home.

All Animals Must ReproduceAll Animals Must Reproduce

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/amphibians-animals/frogs-and-toads/frog_greentree_lifecycle.html

Video Link to Red Eye Tree Frog stages

Females lay eggsFemales lay eggs Male fertilizes eggs as they Male fertilizes eggs as they

emergeemerge Fertilized eggs hatch and drop Fertilized eggs hatch and drop

into shallow waterinto shallow water Tadpoles quickly develop upon Tadpoles quickly develop upon

reaching waterreaching water

Like all animals the Red Eye Tree Frog must reproduce..

Lets test your Rainforest Animals Lets test your Rainforest Animals KnowledgeKnowledgeRainforest Animals Scavenger HuntRainforest Animals Scavenger Hunt Use the websites on the right to find the answers to the questions below?Use the websites on the right to find the answers to the questions below?

Name one country where the Tropical Rainforest is foundName one country where the Tropical Rainforest is found Rainforests of the World

What is the habitat of Gorilla?What is the habitat of Gorilla? Elementary 3rd and 4th Grades

Why is the rainforest known as the lungs of the Earth?Why is the rainforest known as the lungs of the Earth? Rainforest Facts

Name three animals found in the Tropical Rainforest.Name three animals found in the Tropical Rainforest. Animals in the Rain Forest

What is an Amphibian?What is an Amphibian? http://www.leslietaylor.net/gallery/http://www.leslietaylor.net/gallery/animals/reptiles.htmanimals/reptiles.htm

What is a MammalWhat is a Mammal ? ? Rainforest Destruction

Why do animals reproduce?Why do animals reproduce? http://www.tooter4kids.comhttp://www.tooter4kids.com

How can we save the rainforest?How can we save the rainforest? Rain Forest Action Network

Find one plant that you use for food in the Tropical Find one plant that you use for food in the Tropical RainforestRainforest

The Rainforest Plant Database 

What basic need do animals need to liveWhat basic need do animals need to live Basic Needs of Animals

Just for Fun: Frog GamesJust for Fun: Frog Games

http://www.froggyville.com/games.htmhttp://www.froggyville.com/games.htm

•Frog Checkers

•Froggy Picture Memory

•Frog Racing

http://www.ZoomDinosaurs.com/subjects/rainforest/radiobuttonquiz/radio_button_quiz1.shtml

More Challenging Fun…More Challenging Fun…belowbelow

BibliographyBibliography

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