"Jaguar"
Panthera onca
Photo © Tom Brakefield/CORBIS, courtesy Ron Kalasinskas
| Name: | Jaguar |
| Description: | a very large cat who is a carnivore. its a spotted animal which has a tanish orangey coat to accent its great spots.these coats are somtimes hunted for thier beauty.its a fast cat but not the fastest. the jaguar is a great climber but mostly stalks thier pray on the ground. they love to swim and play. the jaguar doesnt raor like a lion but grunts and snarls. The jaguar is moving to being on the endangered species list. |
| Habitat: | in central and south america in swapms and understorys of the rain forest. |
| Diet: | grown animals. its favorites are capybara, deer, sloths, tapir, monkeys cattle, frogs, insects, fish turtles and small gators. Their at the top of the amazon food web. |
| Name: | praying mantis |
| Description: | a green camouflouged (females are brown) insect that has spikey legs for grabbing food. the praying mantis has long intennas and big buggy eyes.ferocious insect defends its self well. The praying mantis is able to turn its head side to side, unlike other insects. |
| Habitat: | tropical climated rainforests and warm places. |
| Diet: | mainly insects and other praying mantises. |
"Praying Mantis"
Family Mantidae
Photo courtesy/copyright Steve Hoffmann
"Bush Dog"
Speothos venaticus
Photo © Tom Brakefield/CORBIS, Courtesy Ron Kalasinskas
| Name: | Bush dog |
| Description: | a small dog-like mammal short legs and a little tail. about 1 foot tall and 10-15 pounds. The bush dog is a very good swimmer and a very good diver. they travel in small packs with other bush dogs. |
| Habitat: | Central and south america in rainforest the grounds of the amazon rainforest. |
| Diet: | Mostly rodents (capybaras and agoutis) |