Rainforest AnimalsKilee Cuff and Patti Flagg

Toucan Family: Ramphastidae Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Piciformes Family: Ramphastidae Genus: Several Species: About 40 different species

Continued. . . Toucans are found in Central and South America. They

are found in tropical rainforests. They live inside the holes of hollow trees.

Toucans diet consists of mostly small fruit and insects. Toucans can grow to be somewhere around 33-65

centimeters in height. A female Toucan lays about 2-4 eggs per year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKkG8Xbb8Fc

Spider Monkey Genus: Ateles Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cebidae Genus: Ateles Species: Several

Continued. . . Spider Monkeys are found in Central and South

America and some parts of Mexico. They live in the canopy of the rainforest. They usually do not venture to the floor.

Spider Monkeys eat fruits, insects, nuts, and insects. Spider Monkeys grow to be about 15 - 20 inches. But

their tail is about 2-3 feet. Spider Monkeys usually only have one infant at a time

(pregnancies last about 7 months.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLRT3AC3SHE

Boa Constrictor Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Boidae Genus: Boa Species: Constrictor

Continued. . . Boa constrictors live in Mexico, Central America,

South America and some Caribbean islands. Boa constrictors eat birds, small rodents and lizards.

They do not eat large mammals. Boa constrictors average 6 - 14 feet in length but can

be as long as 18 feet. Boas bear live young and may have as many as 50. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dww3jdzhaHE

Poison Dart Frog Family: Dendrobatidae Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Dendrobatidae Genus: Several types Species: Many species

Continued. . . Poison Dart Frogs live in South America and some

parts of Central America. They live near streams and rivers.

Poison Dart Frogs eat termites, crickets, flies and ants. Poison Dart Frogs grow to be about 1 - 7 cm in length. Poison Dart Frogs lay a group of eggs in the water

which take about 12 days to hatch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar57xFsHebc

Jaguar Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Panthera Species: onca

Continued. . . Jaguars live in Mexico, Central and South America.

They are found in rainforests and grasslands. Jaguars eat a variety of animals including turtles and

deer. The Jaguar will grow to be approximately 5.5 - 8 ft. FemaleJaguar’s will have an approximately 100 day

pregnancy period and can give birth to 2, 3 or 4 cubs at a time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sK5e7IwgKw

Bengal Tiger Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Panthera Species: tigris

Continued. . . Bengal tigers are found in southeast Asia, in parts of

India, China, Bangladesh and Indonesia as well as other southeast Asian countries.

Bengal Tigers' diets consists of antelopes, boars, monkeys, pigs, birds and occasionally elephants.

Their stripes aid in being able to stalk and get close to prey.

Bengal Tigers weigh around 400 - 600 lbs. They are about 5 - 10 ft. in length.

The female Bengal Tiger's pregnancy period is approximately 3 - 4 months and has a litter of

approximately 2 - 4 cubs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-HC2PVUcLk

Gorilla Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Hominidae Genus: Gorilla

Continued. . . Gorillas live in West Central Africa mostly in Zaire,

Rwanda, and along the Congo River. They live in rainforests and mountains (usually where there are high altitudes.)

Gorillas eat mostly leaves, fruit and bark. A gorilla is approximately 350 - 400 pounds for males,

and 175 - 200 pounds for females. Their height is from 5.5 feet to 6 feet.

Gorillas are pregnant for about 8 to 9 months and have one offspring at a time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUGT7MdDB4

Conclusion We decided to do our power point on

rainforest animals because there are so many different types of species. Children become fascinated with animals and enjoy learning about them!