How are animals who live in the rainforest adapted to survive?

Answer 1

Different animals have different adaptations which help them succeed in a tropical rainforest. The clouded leopard, for example, has a spotted coat, which helps it disguise itself in the jungle. This is useful when the animal is hunting, helping it to hide from its prey. Monkeys which reside in the rainforest have adaptations which help it survive in the canopy of the rainforest. Its opposable thumbs, long arms, and prehensile tail help it to move quickly and efficiently through the treetops. A sloth's body is adapted such that it only has to come down from the trees to urinate or deficate once a month, allowing it to stay off of the forest floor and away from predators. A giant anteater has strong claws adapted to breaking open fallen tree trunks, and a very long tongue which allows it to get to hard-to-reach insects which its diet consists of.

Answer 2

The animals that live in the tropical rain forest have evolved to live there. They become more equipped to deal with the massive amounts of water and vegetation even thrive off them. They develop immunities to the bugs that live there or have special ways of warding them off. They can't just adapt right away. If you put a wolf from the northern states or a monkey from Africa in the rainforest it would most likely die because it doesn't have the necessary abilities and characteristics it needs. Humans are the same. Although they are smarter and would have equipment to mimic the adaptations the animals have it would still be hard. You'd have to be immune to the diseases, know how to handle the wildlife and plant life, and also deal with the rain and heat.

Answer 3

Gorillas are big, therefor they must get hydrated, ALOT. Other animals need water, so the rain forest is a good place. Some animals use the tons of trees for food and/or shelter. They also find many yummy snacks in the rain forest. I hope that helped!

Answer 4

One of the reasons for this great variety of animals is the constant warmth. Tropical rainforests also provide a nearly constant supply of water and a wide variety of food for the animals. Small animals, including monkeys, birds, snakes, rodents, frogs, and lizards are common in the tropical rainforest. Many of these animals and a multitude of insects never set foot on the ground. The animals use the tall trees and understory for shelter, hiding places from their predators, and a source of food.

Answer 5

There are many ways that animals survive in the rainforest. These animals can live in groups and protect each other.

Answer 6

they have to used to a lot of rain