A rain forest is full of colorful creatures like this toucan.MINT IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES
Rain forests are warm and wet. This habitat is packed with green plants. It is home to unique animals.
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A rain forest has four layers. Study the drawing. What do you notice? What plants and animals do you see?
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Jaguars are big and powerful. They live on the forest floor. The cats have a spotted coat. This helps them blend into the forest.
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The two-toed tree sloth spends most of its life hanging upside down. It lives in the rain forest canopy. A sloth has special claws. They help it grip tree branches.
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Poison dart frogs hunt for food in the understory. They eat spiders. The frog’s bright skin warns predators to stay away.