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...

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...

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...

Emerald tree boa

Emerald tree boas, as their name suggests, are a tree dwelling species, spending most of their time high up in the foliage. They prefer to be solitary. They are found in lowland tr...