Jan 24, 2025
Rainforests, the lush green places that are bright and beautiful all year round, are home to some of the most beautiful animals too. From colourful frogs to animals with unique calls, a rainforest houses them all. Here we mention 10 animals that live and thrive in rainforests.
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One of the largest wild cats, the Jaguar is fast, quick, and agile, and is feared by many in the rainforest. It has a beautiful spotted coat and a powerful build that enables it to hunt and prey.
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One of the most human-like animals in the world has to be the Orangutans. Their faces, actions, expressions, behaviour, and so much more is extremely similar to that of humans and these too can be spotted in rainforests.
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One of the most ‘slow’ animals in the world are undoubtedly the Sloths. They have slow movements, an adorable smile on their faces, and as they hang upside down from the trees they sure do look unique.
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The Harpy eagle is one of the most scary-looking animals in the world and has a sense of eerie-ness to them. They are large and powerful and are often spotted in the rainforests.
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Evident by the name, the poison dart frogs are toxic as they secrete toxins through their skin as a defense mechanism. But, they are also pretty beautiful and come in varied colours.
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Capybaras are all the rage today and they are super adorable to look at. They are the largest rodents on Earth and are often seen resting near the water bodies.
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An animal that looks like a mix of Zebra and Deer is the Okapi. It is found in the rainforest regions and has striped legs making it look like a Zebra, but has the height of a deer.
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One of the largest beetles in the world, the Hercules beetle is a formidable insect. It has large horn-like pincers and looks scary to say the least.
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One of the most beautiful birds in the rainforests are the Toucans. They have unique and colourful beaks that are usually larger than their body and also have colourful feathers and wings.
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The Emerald tree boa is a bright green snake that spends most of its life in trees. They are non-venomous in nature but can grip their prey tightly.
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