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Rainforest
What is a rainforest?
large, thick forest habitat
tons of rain (177cm)
climate
cool, warm, tropical
animals
1) howler monkey
2) squirrel monkey
3) capuchin monkey
Amazon tropical rainforest
largest in the world
Layers
1) canopy
roof
lots of sunshine
thick, leafy tops
monkey, sloth, birds
2) understory
between canopy / floor
large leaves
less sunshine
insects, snakes, jaguars
3) forest floor
bottom
x much sunlight
lizards, insects, fungi
How Plants/Animal Survive
Plants
1) Pitcher plant
use animals = food
special leaf tips
get rid of water
2) Air plant
grow on tall trees
Animals
1) Butterflies
camouflage
2) Poison dart frog
bright colors (warning)
3) hoatzin
smell horrible
How Rainforests Are Changing
problem
cut down trees
native people, animals, plants lose home
species
endangered
extinct
benefit
medicines
plants give off oxygen
get rid of carbon dioxide