Mammals in the Amazon Rainforest
Some mammals in the Amazon Rainforest include the Dusky Titi Monkey, Woolly Monkey, Capybara, Squirrel Monkey, Red Howler Monkey, Giant Anteater, Red Howler Monkey, Sloth, Borugo, Ocelot, Jaguar, Tapir, Coati, Capuchin Monkey, Panamanian three toed Sloth, Giant River Otter, Tent making bat, deer, Racoon, Spectacled Bear, Tayra, Peccary
Woolly Monkey:
English Name: Woolly Monkey
Scientific Name: Lagothrix Lagothrica
Length: 65-80 cm
Weight: 17 pounds
Life Span: 5-7 years
Description: The Woolly Monkey have arrange of fur colours they consist of dark brown, red-brwon, grey and olive. Their tales are thick and strong, they also have a round shaped head. Their fur is soft, short and thick
Diet: The diet of a Woolly Monkey consists of consists of ripe fruit although leaves, seeds and flowers are also consumed.
Predators: The Woolly Monkeys predators are several species of the Eagle, Cats such as the Ocelot and the Jaguar. The main predator of the Woolly Monkey is humans who hunt for the Woolly Monkeys meat and they also sell them as pets.
Adaptation: The Woolly Monkeys have adapted to the Amazon Rainforest by hiding from their predators. They also have adapted to the different seasons in the rainforest.
Habitat: The Woolly Monkey spends most of its time living in the upper canopy.
Facts:
Woolly Monkey:
English Name: Woolly Monkey
Scientific Name: Lagothrix Lagothrica
Length: 65-80 cm
Weight: 17 pounds
Life Span: 5-7 years
Description: The Woolly Monkey have arrange of fur colours they consist of dark brown, red-brwon, grey and olive. Their tales are thick and strong, they also have a round shaped head. Their fur is soft, short and thick
Diet: The diet of a Woolly Monkey consists of consists of ripe fruit although leaves, seeds and flowers are also consumed.
Predators: The Woolly Monkeys predators are several species of the Eagle, Cats such as the Ocelot and the Jaguar. The main predator of the Woolly Monkey is humans who hunt for the Woolly Monkeys meat and they also sell them as pets.
Adaptation: The Woolly Monkeys have adapted to the Amazon Rainforest by hiding from their predators. They also have adapted to the different seasons in the rainforest.
Habitat: The Woolly Monkey spends most of its time living in the upper canopy.
Facts:
- The Woolly Monkey is in-dangered.
- They usually give birth to one.