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1. RAIN FOREST EXPLORER! PRESS TO BEGIN

2. MAIN MENU Exploring Forest Layers Exploring Animals Quiz

3. Directions To keep exploring from slide to slide, click the bottom at the bottom of the page. Once you’ve reached the end of the lesson, click the return to home page button and return to the home page for more exploring. Next Good Luck and Explore On! Next

4. Exploring Forest Animals You are now about to explore the different layers that make up the Rain Forest! Pay special attention to the different parts that make up each layer, and the animals that call each layer their home! Next

5. Exploring Layers First were going to explore the Emergent Layer of the Rain Forest. This layer of the forest is the tallest layer of the forest towering with emergent trees as tall as 200 feet! WOW that’s tall! The trunks of these trees can measure up to 16 ft. around. Next

6. Exploring Layers Most of the trees in the Emergent Layer are have broad leaves and are hardwood evergreens. Sunlight is plentiful up here and many animals live in these large trees that make up the Emergent Level of the Rain Forest! Animals who call this layer home are Scarlet Macaw birds, Monkeys, Bats, and Blue Morpho Butterflies. Next

7. Exploring Layers The Canopy Layer of the forest is the primary layer of the forest. The Canopy of leaves forms a roof over the two remaining layers allowing animals to sleep safe at night! Most canopy trees have smooth oval leaves that come to a point. Next

8. Exploring Layers The Canopy Layer is a maze of leaves and branches and many animals live in this area because there is lots of food for animals to eat. Animals that call this layer home are orangutans snakes, toucans, and tree frogs. Next

9. Exploring Layers The Understory Layer of the Rain Forest receives little sunlight from the sun because it is one of the lower levels of the forest. Plans have to grow larger leaves to reach the sunlight and the plants in this are seldom grow to 13 ft. Next

10. Exploring Layers Many animals live in the Understory Layer of the Rain forest such as jaguars, red eyed tree frogs, and leopards. There is also a large concentration of insects in this area. Next

11. Exploring Layers The Shrub Layer and Forest Floor Layer of the rain forest is very dark! SCARY! Almost no plants grow in this area because hardly any sun reaches this are of the floor. Plans and animal decay quickly in this area of the forest. Next

12. Exploring Layers In the Shrub Layer and the Forest Floor Layer, it takes things hardly any time to decompose. A leaf that might take one ear to decompose in a regular climate will disappear in 6 weeks. Giants anteaters and gorillas call these layers home. Next

13. Awesome Job! Now its time to explore the different animals that roar and soar throughout the Rain Forest! Click the return to the homepage button. Once on the homepage, click on the Exploring Animals button to let your journey begin! Return to Home Page

14. Exploring Animals You are now about to explore the different animals that creep and crawl throughout the Rain Forest! Be careful and proceed with caution!! Next

15. Exploring Animals The Scarlet Macaw is located on the Emergent Layer of the Rain Forest. This colorful bird in located in the Tropical Rain Forests of Central and South America. They live in the tree leaves atop of the tallest trees in the forest. Next

16. Exploring Animals The Scarlet Macaw birds can fly 35 mph and often fly in small pairs or flocks. They feed on fruit, seeds, and nuts. Macaws nest in holes located in trees. Female macaws lay plain white eggs 2 at a time. Next

17. Exploring Animals The Blue Morpho is located on the Emergent level of the Rain Forest. They feed on the juice from dying fruits and flowers. Their main enemies in the Rain Forest are birds and insects. Next

18. Exploring Animals The Blue Morpho spends its nights hanging from trees. There are 17 official different types of Blue Morphos. They only live for short periods of time like a few days to 8 months. Next

19. Exploring Animals The Orangutan is located in the Canopy Level of the Rain Forest. Orangutans have large bulky bodies, thick necks and very long strong arms. They also have bowed legs and no tails. Next

20. Exploring Animals Orangutans have senses very similar to humans including hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch. They have hands and feet that are very much like humans as well. They have four long fingers and 2 thumbs just like us! Next

21. Exploring Animals Lemurs are located in the Canopy level of the Rain Forest. They feed on fruits, leaves, and sometimes insects. The average size of a Lemur is about 2 ft. long. Next

22. Exploring Animals Most Lemurs are awake during the day and asleep at night. Lemurs have long wet noises which means that they also have a very good sense of smell. Most people don’t know that lemurs also have really good sight. They can even see in dark of night! Next

23. Exploring Animals Jaguars are located on the Understory Level of the Rain Forest. They are very good swimmers as well. You wouldn't think a cat would like water would you? They are currently on the endangered species list due to loss of habitat and over hunting. Next

24. Exploring Animals Jaguars are large cats that are carnivores. They hunt mammals, reptiles, birds, eggs and alligators. They hunt mostly at night and are nocturnal animals. Next

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26. Exploring Animals Toucans are birds that are located in the Understory Level of the Rain Forest. They have very strange beaks that are used for eating. Toucans large beaks help them eat fruit especially berries and bananas. Next

27. Exploring Animals Toucans live in small flocks of about six birds. Their bright colors provide good camouflage in the light of the rainforest. That way they can hide out in the trees away from predators. Next

28. Exploring Animals Anteaters are located on the Forest Floor of the Rain Forest. They are large hairy mammals that live in the Tropical rainforests off South and Central America. They have large claws used to dig for food and they are used for self defense. Next

29. Exploring Animals Anteaters have terrible eyesight but a very good sense of smell. Anteaters are insectivores which means they are insect eaters. They eat ants, termites, and catch them with their long tongues. Next

30. Exploring Animals Gorillas are located on the Forest Floor of the Rainforest. They are large quiet, gentle apes that are vegetarians. They have very long arms and short bulky bodies with large wide chests. Next

31. Exploring Animals Adult Gorillas have 3 large teeth used for chewing and large canines used for biting. Gorillas have great senses and hands just like us. They used their hands and feet to grasp things. Next

32. Great Job Exploring! Your almost done with your journey through the forest. Return to the home page and click on the quiz button! Return to Home Page

33. QUIZ DIRECTIONS!! Read each question very carefully and look out for helpful details that will help you answer the question If you get the question wrong, don’t worry! You can always try again To try again press the return button on the bottom of the slides NEXT

34. 1. This layer of the forest has some of the tallest trees in the forest. Its home to hardwood Evergreen trees along with animals such as the Scarlet Macaw and Blue Morpho Butterfly. Which Layer of the Forest is this? Emergent Layer B. Shrub and Forest Floor Layer C. Canopy Layer

35. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: Think of the very first layer we learned about!! Return

36. Awesome!! You got the correct answer! Keep On Exploring! Keep Exploring

37. 2. This Animal is located in the Canopy Level of the Rainforest. It has a very large bulky body with a very long neck and long arms. Its senses are similar to arms and it even has two 4 fingers and 2 thumbs like us! This animal is….. A. Toucan B. Orangutans C. Blue Morpho

38. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: These animals swing and hang in the trees of the canopy!! Return

39. Awesome!! You got the correct answer! Keep On Exploring! Keep Exploring

40. 3. This Layer of the Forest is very dark. Not many plants grow in these parts of the forest because hardly any sun reaches the area. Things decay very easily in this area as well. This layer of the Forest is…. A. Canopy Level B. Emergent Level C. Shrub and Forest Floor Level

41. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: Think of the bottom layer of the forest we explored! Return

42. Awesome!! You got the correct answer! Keep On Exploring! Keep Exploring

43. 4. This animal is located on the Understory level of the Rain Forest. They are on the endangered species list due to loss of habitat and over hunting. Which animal is this? A. Jaguar B. Toucan C. Scarlet Macaw

44. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: This animals has very large fangs and claws for hunting! Return

45. Awesome!! You got the correct answer! Keep On Exploring! Keep Exploring

46. 5. This area of the forest is home to red eyed tree frogs, jaguars, and leopards. Plans must grow large leaves in the level of the Rain Forest because sunlight is limited. Plans seldom grow to 12ft. In this area. This level of the Rain Forest is…… A. Canopy Layer B. Sky Layer C. Understory Layer

47. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: Think of Jaguars, they live in this layer of the Forest! Return

48. Awesome!! You got the correct answer! Keep On Exploring! Keep Exploring

49. 6. This animal lives in flock of about six. They have bright colors that help protect these animals in the Rain Forest. Which kind of animal is this ? A. Jaguar B. Eagle C. Toucan

50. Ooops!! Wrong Layer! Keep trying till you get it right! Hint: These birds love to eat fruits such as berries especially bananas! Return