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Learning resources
Trinidad Stream Frog
Quick facts Scientific name Mannophryne trinitatis Native to Trinidad and Tobago Rainforest layer Mostly forest floor and waterways Diet Small insects and arthropods Size Mal...
Fischer’s turaco
Quick facts Scientific name Tauraco fischeri Native to Kenya, north-eastern Tanzania and southern Somalia Rainforest layer Canopy Diet Fruits (figs and berries), flower buds a...
Philippine Water Monitor
Quick facts Scientific name Varanus cumingi Native to Southern Philippines (Mindanao and nearby islands) Rainforest layer Mostly forest floor and waterways (semi-aquatic) Die...
Asian mudskipper
Fish out of water These fish are unusual as some species spend most of their time out of the water. Mudskippers are usually found in Mangroves and mudflats on the coast. They are a...
Green iguana
The green iguana is wide ranging and can be found from Mexico through to Central and South America. They are seen as invasive animals in southern Florida and Hawaii. They live in h...
Orchids
Quick facts Scientific name Orchidaceae Native to Around the world Rainforest layer Varies depending on species Size Varies from a few milimetres to a few metres Plant...
Carpet python
Carpet pythons are mainly found on mainland Australia. They live in a range of habitats, from rainforests to deserts. This species spends much of the day up in a tree but also come...
Rainforests and why they are important
Rainforests are important for a whole host of reasons, including climate stability, cultural diversity and biological diversity. Learn more here.
Bromeliads
Thousands of species Bromeliads originate from South and Central America, the Caribbean and West Africa. They grow in deserts, mountains and forests. The most well known bromeliad ...