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= Animals of the Tropical Rainforest = ===There are many animals that live in a tropical rainforests of the world. In fact 1/5 of all known species live in the rainforest. New species are being found all the time in this life abundant environment. Half of all animals in the world live in the rainforest.===

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===The Bengal Tiger is one of the top predators of the Tropical Rainforest. It can grow up to 10 feet long and 3 feet tall. Because it is a top consumer, it is a carnivore. This tiger is a tertiary consumer. The Bengal Tiger has many adaptations. It has two large front teeth for hunting prey and killing it. They also have night vision for hunting in the dark. They have also adapted strong hind legs to run down its prey more quickly.===

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===The toucan is a primary and secondary consumer. It eats mostly fruit, but it also eats bird eggs, insects, and tree frogs. It has adapted colorful feathers and a beak so it can better blend into its environment. Its beak can be as long as its whole body. They use this big, light-weight beak to catch food and attract mates.===

Anaconda


===The anaconda snake is a predator. It is a tertiary consumer and is carnivorous. It has adapted to take down large prey with its big muscular body. It constricts it prey and swallows it whole by unhinging its jaw to fit. Also this snake has adapted to blend in with its surroundings using camaflouge.===

Cimpanzee
=== The chimpanzee is an omnivore. This means that it eats both plants and animals. It can be a primary, secondary, and tertiary consumer. This primate has adapted both grinding teeth and sharp teeth for mainly fruit, but they also eat small animals including other chimpanzees. They have also adapted opposable thumbs on their feet and hand that help them climb trees. ===

===The African elephant is a priamry consumer. It only eats plants meaning it is a herbavore. It has adapted by having a long trunk to reach vegetation other animals can not reach. Its trunk works as its hands that can pick up many heavy things, even tree trunks. It lets the elephants shower with water by sucking up water. Their big ears help them expel heat because of the hot climate.===