Facts About Iguanas

Facts About Iguanas

Iguanas are large lizards that live in the forests of Central and South America. They have sharp teeth and long, powerful tails, but despite their fearsome looks are mainly herbivorous (plant-eating). Lets learn more facts about iguanas.

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Piranha Facts

Piranha Facts

Piranhas are small fish with a big reputation — and big teeth! Piranhas are freshwater fish, and live in the rivers and streams of South America.

This article contains piranha facts and information, and is part of our Rainforest Animals series.

The piranha's fearsome reputation is partly due to fact, and partly due to fiction. Although piranhas are predatory, they are also just as likely to be preyed on by other animals.

Do you need to be careful when you go swimming in the rainforest? Read on to find out ...

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Jaguar Facts For Kids

Jaguar Facts For Kids

This page contains information about jaguars, and includes a list of jaguar facts for kids. This article is part of our Rainforest Animals series.

The jaguar's size, strength and expert hunting ability means that it's an apex predator in the rainforests of South and Central America. Read on to find out more about this deadly rainforest cat...

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Green Anaconda Facts

Green Anaconda Facts

Learn all about the biggest type of snake in the world! This page contains green anaconda facts, pictures and information. Read on to find out more about this beautiful rainforest snake ...

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Blue Morpho Butterfly Facts

Blue Morpho Butterfly Facts

This page contains blue morpho butterfly facts, and information about other rainforest butterflies.

The Blue Morpho Butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with brilliant blue wings. It is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Don’t be deceived; those blue wings aren’t just for show! They've evolved that way for a number of reasons. Let’s find out more about this and other facts about blue morphos. Oh, and we'll also look at some other rainforest butterflies …

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