AMAZON RAINFOREST ANIMALS

Scientists have not yet discovered many species of animals living in the rainforest. For example, Muras tamarind, a species of monkey was recently just discovered in 2009.•Some commonly known predators in the Amazon are the Jaguar, Anaconda, Caiman and the small but deadly Poison Dart Frog. •The diversity of animal types in the Amazon is far reaching. From big to small, cute to strange looking, quiet to noisy, and dangerous to non-threatening all types of animals can be found. Amazon fish species are the largest in number With approximately 3,000 species of fish. Bird species come in next with over 1,200 species. There are about 400 species each of mammals, reptiles and amphibians .The Amazon Rainforest in home to the Pink Dolphin, also known as the Amazon River Dolphin. At over 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length, it is one of the largest freshwater dolphins on earth. Plants and trees help animals survive in the Amazon. This rainforest is referred to as the "lungs of the planet".

BY ROSIE