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Timothy J. Bradley

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Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.

Kent State University

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Natural Science Author

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Based on writing from

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the Jungle ...........

Predatory Plants ...............

Hungry Animals ...............

The Shrinking Jungle ...........

Glossary .....................

Index .......................

Bibliography .................

More to Explore ...............

About the Author ..............

macaws

Welcome to

the Jungle

T he tropics may appear lush and even like paradise,

but behind the trees can lie a terrifying world.

Slithering snakes twist through branches without a

sound. Jaguars stalk their prey, waiting to attack.

Insects as small as an ant can deliver a lethal sting

strong enough to kill a human. Even plants are poised

to kill. Those who dare travel through the tropics

should watch their step its a jungle out there.

What are the fiercest creatures in the tropics?

Are the largest creatures the deadliest?

Why might plants be the biggest threat in

the jungle?

In spite of the seeming dangers, the rainforest

is a place where life thrives. More than half of all

species on Earth live in rainforests. The Amazon

rainforest alone is home to millions of species. The

most successful creatures can adapt to a wide range of

situations. Those that cant must find their niche .

Truly Tropical

What makes a rainforest a rainforest?

Tropical rainforests are areas with:

S

High humidity

S

Warm

temperatures

S

70100 inches of rain per year

S

A forest of tr

e es that includes a canopy

of broad-leaved evergreen trees

red-eyed tree frog

Most rainforest species have not yet

been named or scientifically studied.

Survival Secrets

Many new medicines have been developed after

discovering plants that can only be found in the rainforest.

Nearly percent of anti-cancer plants are found in the

rainforest and there are still more to be discovered. Check

out some of the plants that are already saving lives.

Rainforest Plant Medical Use

cinchona

(sing-KOH-nuh)

tree

extract can be used to prevent malaria

curare

(kyoo-RAHR-ee)

liana

treats bruises and fevers

cocoa tree

extracts can soothe fears , coughs, cuts ,

and bruises

clavillia

treats infections

mammosa

treats sinus infections and sores caused

by some skin cancers

periwinkle

extracts used to treat a type of cancer

sorosi

used to treat tick bites and lice

annatto tree

extracts used for protection from the

sun and hungry insects

Touring the Trees

A niche is the place where a creature is best suited to

live. The perfect niche provides everything a creature

needs to survive. Every creature has a favorite place to

make its home. Some animals live on the forest floor.

Others live only on tree branches. And some live among

the highest treetops.

The canopy is the main layer

of the forest. The lush leaves

and branches form a roof over

the lower layers. Food in this

layer is plentiful, so many

animals live here. Snakes and

toucans call this layer home.

The understory is home

to many of the rainforests

insects. Jaguars and leopards

also prowl here. Very little

sunlight reaches this layer.

In order to get enough sun ,

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