Rainforest animals and plants
Across
- 3. This is a brightly colored amphibian that is toxic to touch
- 4. The tallest rainforest trees spread their branches and leaves, blocking light from the trees below and creating a ______ over the forest.
- 6. The rain forest absorbs _____ ______ which helps stabilize the climate.
- 9. this Primate uses a loud howl to mark their territory
- 11. This bird is a large parrrot with bright red, blue, and yellow flowers. They mate for life.
- 14. This large, furry spider is common in the rainforest and feeds on frogs, mice, and lizards
- 16. This animal lives in the Amazon River and has sharp teeth
- 17. This animal uses its large, colorful bill to squash fruits and berries
- 19. There are hundreds of species of this small insect in the rainforest. These bugs live in colonies.
- 20. More than _____ the world's animals live in the rainforest
Down
- 1. This animal is the largest living primate on Earth. There is one dominant, male troop leader called the 'silverback'
- 2. This rainforest animal is the largest rodent on Earth and is related to the guinea pig.
- 5. This black and white animal lives in the rainforests of China and eats bamboo.
- 7. These striped animals can be found in the rainforests of Asia
- 8. This animal is one of the largest snakes on Earth and can weigh over 550 pounds.
- 10. This primate swings from tree to tree and is characterized by orange fur
- 11. This animal spends most of its time in the trees. Their hooked claws and long arms allow them to spend most of their time hanging upside down.
- 12. This rainforest is the biggest rainforest in the world
- 13. Most rainforests are found along the ____ where it tends to be hot. This line splits the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
- 15. This animal is native to the Ituri rainforest of Central Africa. It is the closest living relative to a Giraffe.
- 18. This animal has a beautiful spotted coat which helps them camouflage when hunting for Prey.