Rainforest Information

The number of animals in the Amazon Rainforest is huge. It is estimated that the region is home to one tenth of all of the Earth's species. On this page you'll find information, pictures and facts about just some of the amazing animals that live in the world's biggest rainforest.

The Amazon Rainforest is home to many incredible species, including Leafcutter Ants, which eat more vegetation than any other rainforest animals, and mammals such as the fearsome Jaguar, top of the Amazon food chain.

This page contains a list of animals in the Amazon Rainforest, with information about each species.

• You can discover more about the Amazon by visiting our Amazon Rainforest page.
• Become a rainforest expert: visit our main Rainforest Page.

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Where is the amazon rainforest located? On this page you can find out where in the world the Amazon Rainforest is. You'll also find out the countries it’s in and you can even explore the area using an interactive map.

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What is deforestation, and what can we do to prevent it? Rainforests around the world are being lost at an alarming rate. In this article we investigate the causes and effects of deforestation, and look at what is being done to stop it.

This page contains information about deforestation for kids, and is part of our rainforest series.

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Australia’s Daintree Rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. It is home to an incredibly diverse range of wildlife. This article contains Daintree Rainforest facts, and is part of our Rainforest series. Read on to find out more about this special place…

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This article contains facts about the Amazon Rainforest and is part of Active Wild’s Rainforest Series.

The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s biggest rainforest (you can find out just how big further down the page). It is home to a vast number of animals and plants. Many native tribes also live in the forest, far away from modern life.

The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America, in the region around the Amazon River. Over half of the forest is in Brazil.

In this tropical region, it is hot and humid all year round. In many parts of the Amazon Rainforest it rains nearly every day.

The climate creates ideal conditions for trees and plants to grow. These provide food and shelter for the region’s animals.

Life thrives in the rainforest. One tenth of all of the Earth's species are found in the Amazon Rainforest. Colourful toucans hop from branch to branch, howler monkeys call from the treetops, and tapirs rummage through the leaves on the forest floor searching for food.

However, the rainforest can also be a dangerous place. Carnivorous plants trap unwary insects, jaguars prowl through the trees, and anacondas glide through the rivers and streams.

Let’s learn more about the Amazon Rainforest…

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