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Types of Rainforest

Black Howler​
Black Howler​

Howler monkeys are found only in the rainforests of the Americas. They live in tall rainforest trees in groups of between 4 and 19 members. They travel from tree to tree in search of food—walking from limb to limb, rather than jumping.

Brown-​Throated Sloth​
Brown-​Throated Sloth​

The brown-throated three-toed sloth population is threatened by deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and human encroachment. In addition, their restricted diet prevents them from thriving in captivity.

Capybara​
Capybara​

The Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), can be found in various regions of South America and in Panama. The Capybara is the largest living rodent in the world. The Capybara is related to agouti, chinchillas, coyphillas (a large, herbivorous, semi aquatic rodent) and guinea pigs.

Giant Anteater​
Giant Anteater​

The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), also known as the ant bear, is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters and is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa.

Green ​Anaconda​
Green ​Anaconda​

The green anaconda can be found in northern South America, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, northeast Peru, northern Bolivia, Guyana and Trinidad. Because of its large size, the green anaconda is cumbersome on land but stealthy in water.

Mantis​
Mantis​

Praying Mantis Habitat. The Praying Mantis is found in many differing habitats. They are generally located in the warmer regions, particularly tropical and subtropical latitudes. Most species live in the tropical rainforest, although others can be found in deserts, grasslands and meadowlands.

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Okapi​
Okapi​

The okapi is a beautiful and elusive animal, unknown to western scientists until 1900! Its closest living relative is the giraffe. Its closest living relative is the giraffe.

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Poison Dart ​Frog​
Poison Dart ​Frog​

Far more detrimental to the species is the destruction of their habitat. Many poison dart frog species are facing a decline in numbers, and some have been classified as endangered due to the loss of their rainforest habitat.

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Scarlet ​Macaw​
Scarlet ​Macaw​

Macaws are the largest parrots in the world -- the body of the scarlet macaw from beak to tail can be as long as 33 inches. This beautiful macaw has a creamy white, almost featherless face, with bright red plumage covering most of its body, wings and long tail.

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West Indian ​Manatee​
West Indian ​Manatee​

West Indian manatees live in the waters surrounding the southern United States, the Caribbean Islands, eastern Central America and off of the northeast coast of Brazil. They can be found in both fresh and marine waters, muddy or clear.

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