How do deadly animals in the rainforest survive?

More than half of the world's plants, animals and insects live in the planet's rainforests. Teeming with life, many rainforest animals have adapted to their environment by becoming strong, powerful or venomous hunters. read more

TROPICAL RAIN FOREST. The rain forest is home to about 50 percent of the world's animals. It is a wonderful environment for them because they have everything they need to survive. The largest rain forest is the Amazon where you will find the second-longest river, of the same name, in the world. read more

Rainforests are also home to potentially deadly animals and plants, so having advance knowledge of the types of animals and plants expected to be encountered in rainforests is essential. Having the right equipment, or knowing how to construct suitable substitutes, can help humans survive in the rainforest. read more

Different animals live in different strata of the rainforest. For example, birds live in the canopy (upper leaves of the trees) and in the emergents (the tops of the tallest trees). Large animals (like jaguars) generally live on the forest floor, but others (like howler monkeys and sloths) are arboreal (living in trees). read more