Amazon Rainforest Animals
The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It covers about 1.5 billion acres. This rainforest has been around for about 50 million years. A large number of dangerous species live in Amazon rainforest such as- Anaconda, Jaguar etc. Caimans, Gorilla and monkeys are the most famous animals.
Quick Facts: –
- More than 10% of the world’s known wildlife species live in Amazon rainforest.
- Scientists have not yet discovered many species of animals living in the rainforest.
- Most common predators of Amazon forest are Jaguar, Caiman, Poisonous Dart frog, Anaconda etc.
- Poisonous Dart Frogs are the deadliest creature of the Earth. They can be easily spotted because of their bright colour.
- The Amazon rainforest is a broadleaf forest with fertile soil.
- This rainforest is called the ‘Lungs of the Planet’ because it gives about 20% of the world’s oxygen.
- The vampire bat is a commonly found species.
- There are many dangerous species of snakes, spiders and other animals.
- The loudest creature of Amazon rainforest is Toucan.
- Deforestation is putting an end to 138 rainforest species every single day.