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=Tropical Rain Forest Climatogram= Vanhdy Siphanthong Tropical Rain Forest Climatogram

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=5 Animals that live in the Tropical Rain Forest and their characteristics=
 * 1) The Red-EyedTree Frog [[image:animals_in_the_rainforest_2.jpg width="143" height="97"]]
 * have bright lime green skin with a hint of yellow or blue
 * they're adept climbers
 * red-eyed tree frogs have a defense mechanism called "startle coloration"
 * male red-eyed tree frogs can grow up to 2 inches in length and the females can grow up to 3 inches in length
 * they feed on insects or smaller frogs

2. Gorilla
 * they're massive
 * they have a broad chest, and broad shoulders
 * their arms are longer than their legs
 * extremely strong and very powerful
 * feed on plants and vegetation

3. Spider Monkey
 * Spider monkeys are located in Central and South America
 * They feast on fruits, seeds, nuts, and occasionally on insects
 * They live high in the canopy of the rainforest and dont venture on the rainforest floor very often
 * They can grow to be 15 - 20 inches not including the tail, their tails are 2 - 3 feet in length
 * The pregnancy period of a female spider monkey is approximately 7.5 months

4. Piranha
 * Piranhas are found in South America
 * Piranhas feast on smaller fish but if their isa large fish or mammal, they can fall victim to a school of Piranhas
 * Piranhas live in rivers and streams
 * They can grow to be 1 feet in length
 * They reproduce by laying groups of eggs in rivers and streams

5. Jaguar > pregnancy period and can give birth to 2, 3, or 4 cubs
 * Jaguars are found deep inside the tropical rainforest
 * Jaguars will eat a variety of animals, including turtles
 * They can also be found in deserts and grasslands
 * They can grow to be approximately 5.5 - 8 feet in length
 * The female Jaguar will have an approximately 100 day

=**5 Plants in the Tropical Rainforest and their Characteristics**=

1. Gympie-Gympie Tree (The stinging tree) >
 * it is normally found on tracks and clearings, especially on red soil
 * it has poisonous hairs on its heart-shaped leaves that penetrate the skin and causes severe irritation
 * The fine hairs can cause renewed pain up to two months after the initial sting
 * if stung, the pain can last up to 2 years depending on how badly stung
 * the Gympie-Gympie is one of the worlds most venomous plants

2. Black Nightshade
 * Extremely poisonous
 * They grow as forbs, vines, subshrubs, shrubs, and small trees
 * they often grow attractive fruits and flowers
 * they can grow to be 1 - 2 feet tall
 * Black Nightshade plant is located on the rainforest floor