Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Tropical Rain-forest Animal Adaptions (Camouflage (difficult for predators…
Tropical Rain-forest Animal Adaptions
Camouflage
difficult for predators to spot due to large amounts of plant life
Example: Sloth
Moving very slowly so it is difficult for predators to track
Long & Strong limbs
Allows animals to climb through the forest trees
Example: Spider-Monkey
**Webb Hands & feet allowing it to glide from plant to plant
Example: Flying Frog
Long-Large Bill
used to cut & grab fruit from branches
Example: Toucan
Mimicry
Animal looks like something that is intended to be seen & blends in as opposed to camouflage
Having a limited/reduced diet
due to limited food sources, animals have developed a limited or unique diet in order to survive
Poison
Often have bright colors or patterns warning predators to stay away or they will be poisoned
Reduction of Size & Stature
Due to dense forests, larger movements are harder to execute. Smaller size allows for faster/quick movements
Nocturnal
Reduces the competition for food by hunting at night. Some species are difficult to see in daylight
Other senses adapt
Physiological adaption: Opposable Thumbs
Allows animals to grab things in one hand
Example: Gorillas
Soft-padded Feet or paws
Allows them to move quickly & silently
Example: Bengal Tigers
Retractibale Claws for getting pray & climbing trees
Travel in Herds or Schools
Allows for strength in numbers, increasing chance of obtaining food and protection
Example: Piranhas
Large flatten toe pads with scales
Allows animals to stick and climb the smooth bark of the trees
Example: Geckos
Prehensile Tails
Aids in climbing trees & locomotion
Adaption to living above the forest floor (Canopy)
less competition for food & increased protection compared to forest floor
Example: Spider Monkey
Glow Colors
Used to attract cretin pray & ensnare them
Example: Glow Worms
Wings
Used for speed & to maneuver between the trees
Example Owls
Dense forests & vegetation
No changes in season were there is little food
Layers in the forests that have resulted in animals adapting to its specific environmental layer