Rainforest Animals & Their Adaptations

ByMattie Anderson

What is an adaptation?

An adaptation is a special trait an animal has in order to survive.

The Jaguar

Jaguar’s Adaptations* fast, good swimmer* strong, short limbs

* strong jaw and sharp teeth* stocky build, smaller size to live in

trees

Spider monkey

Spider Monkey Adaptations* Long limbs

* Strong, powerful tail* Live in the top of trees, the

canopy

Toucan

Toucan’s Adaptations•Big bills for eating fruits and

nuts• Sleep in holes in trees

•Turn themselves into feathery balls to fit into the holes

•Perfect claws to stand on trees•Perfect color to blend into

surroundings

Lizards and Frogs

Lizards and Frogs* Special flaps of skin to glide

between tree tops* Bright colors to warn

predators that it is poisonous

GORILLAS

Gorilla’s Adaptations

* Herbivorous – lots of plants to eat!

* Thick hair to protect from insect bites, and keeps them

warm.

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