| Amazonian
Omnivores |
| Omnivores
are the meat- and plant-eaters of the animals. They have
an advantage over herbivores and carnivores because if
the plants die out, they could eat meat, and if their
meat food source dies out, they can eat plants. Omnivores
can be any animal type: mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian,
or fish. |
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Of The Rainforest
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| Name:
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Bird of Paradise |
| Description:
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| They range in size from a
magpie to a robin, and , the Great Bird
of Paradise can be up to 20 inches long
with plumes extending another 25 inches. |
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| Habitat: |
.These strange but unique birds
live in Native to New Guinea and close islands,
parts of Australia, rainforest and other
environments. |
| Diet:
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This bird eats insects and fruit,
mainly. |
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| Name:
Arapaima/Pirarucu |
| Description:They
are a very ancient group of fishes.These fish are
the largest freshwater fish in the world. It can
grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 400
pounds. The Arapaima/Pirarucu is a tremendous
jumper and can jump out of the water and snatch
small birds and mammals on nearby trees. |
| Habitat:It
is located in the Amazon Basin and the Amazon
River. |
| Diet:
The Pirarucu/Arapaima fish eat fruits,
seeds, insects, fish, small birds, and mammals. |
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courtesy of Animals Of
The Rainforest
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photo
courtesy of Animals Of
The Rainforest
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| Name:
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Basilisk |
| Description:
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They have the nickname "Jesus
Christ Lizard" because when fleeing from a
predator, they are very fast and can even run on
top of the water.They have long toes and sharp
claws; they are also active during the day. Most
are under a foot in length, but some may grow up
to two feet, and they usually weigh between 200-600
grams. Females lay about 2-18 eggs, five to eight
times a year.Their camouflage allows them to
remain still and very hard to see. |
| Habitat: |
Central and South American
rainforests. Near streams and rivers. |
| Diet:
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They eat insects, small
invertebrates, flowers, and small vertebrates (like
snakes, birds, and fish). |
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