They are aquatic reptiles that live in shallow, freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes in the amazon. This includes 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species and more than 400 different types of mammal! It's estimated that the amazon has around 390 billion trees.
The Emergent Layer Is Home To Lots Of Birds, Monkeys And Insects.
In 2007, a man named martin strel swam the entire length of the amazon river! There are six fact files altogether, each one focusing on an amazing species that lives in this habitat. The climate is ideal for plants, which grow quickly all year round and provide homes and food for a huge variety of animals.
Tropical Rainforests Are Found In Hot, Wet Areas Near To The Equator (An Imaginary Line Around The Middle Of The Earth).
Lesson plans are brought to life by the stunning images in the accompanying powerpoint presentation. Every second, humans destroy an area of rainforest the size of a football field. Paint animals (parrots and orangutans) 4.
The Amazon Rainforest Is The Largest Tropical Rainforest In The World, Covering Over Five And A Half A Million Square Kilometres (1.4 Billion Acres).
Ask questions via the last chance to paint blog 5. The amazon rainforest is in south america and covers 5,438,975km² of land. Although there is some debate, most scientists agree that the amazon is the world’s second longest river after the river nile.
Creating Gradients, Mixing Colours And Using Tones And Textures 3.
In this download you'll receive our brilliant ks2 worksheets, activities, powerpoints and rainforest pictures, as well as the chance to introduce your class to the issue of deforestation and its impacts on the planet. A jaguar in the amazon rainforest. Is the tapir a mix of wild boar and anteater?