Rainforest animals and plants

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