The SCAVENGERS page by Krystal W.
Scavengers are animals that feed off of dead organic matter. Different kinds of scavengers that live in the Amazon jungle are the possom, vulture, cocroach, and the termite, two of which are listed below. The detritus food chain is the chain that is made of carnivores and scavengers. It is important because detritus-eaters are scavengers. They eat dead material, so when a carnivore dies, it's good for them. Carnivores eat things that are still living, so they both basically live off of each other.
	Name: King Vulture Description: Wingspan up to 4 feet. Their claws are made for perching. Can be sickened by smaller animals. The female usually lays one egg at a time. It nests in a decaying log. Habitat: Tropical rainforests in South America Diet: Dead, decaying carrion.Animals Of The Rainforest"King Vulture" Sarcoramphus papa Photo courtesy/copyright Ralf Schmode
Name: Termite Description: Eats dead plant material. Almost 3,000 different species of the termite. The queen is able to lay up to hunf\dreds of eggs a day, depending on what kind of species it is. They have wings in the front and in the back. Habitat: Found in many rainforests around the world. Diet: Dead plant matter like wood, leaves, and grass.Animals Of The Rainforest"Formicine Ant Kills Soldier Termite, Africa" Order: Isoptera © Gallo Images/CORBIS, Courtesy Ron Kalasinskas

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