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are the herbivors favorite meal at any time of the day.
herbivors are usally small and very quick. They need
their speed so that they can get away from predators such
as snakes, jaguars, eagles and larger birds. Herbivors in
the Amazon Rain Forest eat plants from the Amazon Basin
such as Vanilla Orchids and Cashew plants. In conclusion
animals are the vegetarians of the rain forest. |
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Of The Rainforest |
| Name:
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Great
Curassow |
| Description:
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The
Great curassow belongs to the family Cracidae.There
are many different kinds of curassows.The Great
curassow can grow up to 40 inches.They are a game
bird which has similarities to a chicken.It is
hunted for its meat, which tastes very good.The
Great curassow builds its nest in trees.It is a
poor flier.Much of the time it spends on the
ground scratching around for food, just like a
chicken.The female usually has about two babies
and she does all the work in taking care of the
young.The Great curassow is basically a solitary
creature.The males are mostly black and the
females are brownish and rust colored. The
females also have a crest with black and white
markings. |
| Habitat: |
Rainforests
in Central and Northern South America. |
| Diet:
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Fruits,
leaves, nuts, berries, leaves, and flowers.. |
| Predators: |
Humans,
larger mammals and snakes. |
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| Name:
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Brown
Titi Monkey |
| Description:
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There
are 13 different species of Titi monkeys.Brown
Titis are arboreal (tree-dwelling) and rarely
come to the ground.They are about a foot long
with a tail of around 14 - 16 inches.Males and
females both weigh around 30 ounces.Females give
birth to a single baby.They are diurnal (active
mainly during the day).The Titi monkey sleeps in
trees amongst vines. |
| Habitat: |
Parts
of Brazil and Peru. Flooded forests and bamboo
forests of the Amazon Basin. Understory and
canopy. |
| Diet:
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Mainly
fruit and leaves. Some insects. |
| Predators: |
Larger
snakes and mammals. |
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 Animals
Of The Rainforest
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| Name:
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Capuchin Monkey |
| Description:
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The
Capuchin monkey belongs to the family, Cebidae.
There are five different species of Capuchin
monkeys.They are also called "sapajou"
and the "ring-tail monkey".Named after
a monk.Generally, capuchins weigh between 2.5 - 4
kilograms, depending on the species.Capuchins are
arboreal (tree-dwelling) and are active day and
night.They are a very sociable animal and live in
"groups". They "yell" to warn
of an intruder.Capuchins are great climbers and
spend most of their time in trees. They usually
come to the ground only to drink.Capuchin mothers
give birth to a single baby.If the baby loses its
mother, a different mother will bring it back.They
have a small poof on their head called a "ruff".Capuchins
have very nimble fingers and they have a
prehensile tail.They have a life span of 35-45
years.Since they eat a lot of fruit and seeds,
Capuchins are "seed dispersers" for
many rainforest plants and trees. |
| Habitat: |
Central
and South AmericaMid-canopy of the Amazon
Rainforest. |
| Diet:
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.Ripe
fruits, leaves, insects and seeds. Small
backboned animals. |
| Predators: |
Eagles,
jaguars, and other larger birds. |
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