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Discover fascinating facts about rainforest animals in this engaging guide! Learn about the Rhinoceros Beetle's impressive ability to carry 850 times its weight and its distinct horn. Explore the migratory habits of the Bearded Pig and their social groups of up to 200. Find out about the Galapagos Tortoise, which sleeps 16 hours a day and is endangered. Meet the loud Black Howler Monkey, the croaking Chubby Frog with its unique sounds, and the Brazilian Tapir's playful chirps. Finally, uncover the Bongo’s role as the largest forest antelope.
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Rainforest Animals Produced by 3A 2010
Rhinoceros BeetleBy Evan Sanders • Rhinoceros Beetles have a big horn on their head. • They can carry 850 times their own weight. • Their legs are an inch long.
Bearded Pig by Jack Freed • As many as a 100 bearded pigs will travel together on a migration. • They get the name from the tuft of fur on their snouts. • They live in groups sometimes up to 200.
Galapagos TortoiseBy Zach Draper • They sleep 16 hours a day. • They can lay for 2 hours and absorb the energy through their shells becoming active for 8-9 hours. • They are endangered.
Black Howler MonkeyMary Foster • They are the loudest animal. • Their lifespan is 15 to 20 years. • You can hear them two miles away.
Chubby FrogBy Nick Grassau • Apparently chubby frogs can be quite noisy. • The load croaking has also been described as a mewing noise. • If you touch it too much you will get slime on your hand!
Brazilian TapirBy Anaja Arthur • Tapirs make squeaking and chirping noises. • Tapirs interbreed. • Brazilian tapirs are a relative to the rhinoceros species.
Bongoby Emily Diesing • Bongos are the largest forest antelope. • Bongos have a white chevron stripe under their eyes. • Bongos use their horns to uproot young plants.