Tropical Animals
Mammals
Mammals, members of the animal class Mammalia, all share certain traits that define them as a mammal. For instance, all mammals feed their offspring with milk they produce themselves, as well as they all grow bodily hair. Many different species of mammals thrive in the tropical rainforest. These include tigers and primates!
Tigers are incredibly versatile as they can live in many different climates from the desert to the tropical rainforest. In the rainforest, their stripes allow them to blend with the forest floor. Tigers are the biggest cats in the world and make for the stealthiest predators. The breed of tiger native to the tropics is the Bengal Tiger. Their diet consists of monkeys, pigs, and even the occasional elephant
The Philippine Tarsier is the mammal with the biggest eyes. They dwell in the rainforest and are leaping primates. They are purely carnivorous and eat insects, lizards, and snakes. They are nocturnal meaning that they dwell and are active at night, not during the day.
Orangutans are human’s closest relatives and thrive in warmer climates. While they are immensely intelligent they are also strong. Seven times stronger than a human in fact. Their arms can reach 8 feet across in a span, allowing them to swing from tree to tree with ease. They primarily eat insects and fruit and can live up to 60 years! However, they are a high-risk animal for being extinct.
Honorable Mentions
Sloth
Megabat
