The Living Rainforest

Learning resources

Varanus cumingi

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...

mudskipper

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...

Rio the Green Iguana

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...

Vanda Orchid

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...

Lenny the carpet python on stool

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...

bromeliad

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 ...