Animals In The Rainforest And Their Adaptations

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Animals In The Rainforest And Their Adaptations. They can help each other find food, defend against predators and care for young. Adaptation is where plants and animals have adjusted and changed in order to be able to survive in the conditions of their habitats.

Jaguar Adaptations (With images) Wild cats, Tropical
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There is no shortage of water. In the tropical rainforest, geckos are green which provides camouflage in treetops where they dwell. Gorillas are the largest of the primate family.

As such, plants growing here have special adaptations that allow them to grow and thrive in the tropical rainforest.

Many animals are able to camouflage to avoid predators. Animals that inhabit the rainforest canopy include lemurs, spider monkeys, sloths, toucans, orangutans and parrots. The fur also helps to repel water. Many animals are able to engage in certain behaviors which have no discernible function and may not be a part of adaptation.

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