Okapi
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Okapis have black and white stripes on their rear legs. Their closest relatives are giraffes. Find out more in Okapi, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Toucan
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Toucans are known for their large, colorful beaks. A toucan's beak helps the bird grab distant food easily. Find out more in Toucan, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Piranha
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Piranhas get their name from a Portuguese word meaning "tooth fish." Their large, triangular teeth act like scissors. Find out more in Piranha, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Poison Dart Frog
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
The poison from a poison dart frog comes from glands in its brightly colored skin. This poison helps protect the frog from predators. Find out more in Poison Dart Frog, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Howler Monkey
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Howler monkeys are found in groups, called troops, of up to 20 animals. They are among the loudest mammals on Earth. Find out more in Howler Monkey, one of the titles in the
Animals of the Rainforest series.
Gorilla
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Along with chimpanzees and orangutans, gorillas are part of a group of primates known as great apes. The two species of gorilla are found in Africa. Find out more in Gorilla, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest
series.
Jaguar
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Jaguars are the only member of the big cat group found in the New World. They can grow to be about 9 feet (2.7 meters) long. Find out more in Jaguar, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Macaw
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Macaws live in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The largest species is the hyacinth macaw. Find out more in Macaw, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Giant Anteater
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Giant anteaters are the largest members of the anteater family. These mammals are known for having an extremely long snout.
Find out more in Giant Anteater, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Sloth
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Sloths are very slow-moving mammals. They eat, sleep, rest, and are even born in trees. Find out more in Sloth, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
Orangutan
Part of the Animals of the Rainforest series
Orangutans have long arms that nearly reach their ankles when they stand up. They are the most solitary species of great ape. Find out more in Orangutan, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
