What are some herbivores that live in the tropical forest?

Herbivores only eat plants. They do not eat any other animals. Howler Monkeys, Fruit Bats, and Blue and Yellow Macaw are some of the herbivores that live in the Amazon Rain Forest. This is where they are in the food chain: plants > herbivores > carnivores. read more

Herbivores and omnivores that live in tropical rain forests include the African forest elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, chimpanzee, golden lion tamarin and Linn's sloth. Other herbivores and omnivores include the orangutan, proboscis monkey and slender loris. read more

Therefore, most of the herbivores that live off forest floor plants are small. They have adapted to the small amount of available plant life by becoming highly selective in what they eat. These small herbivores search for the highest-quality food, usually buds, growing tips, fruits and fleshy roots. read more

The capybara is a large South American rodent that occurs in the tropical rain forests of the Amazon. It is semi-aquatic, meaning that it is adapted to life in rivers, lakes and pond habitats but does not spend all of its time in the water. Capybaras are herbivores and feed on a variety of plant materials, including grasses, reeds and even bark. read more