Species of the Amazon

Question 1

The bright colors of a poison dart frog are used for camouflage in the tropical rain forest environment.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What other species can you find in the Amazon?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

The Amazon has over 370 species of reptiles, including…

Accepted Answer

Caimans, Turtles, Boas

Question 4

The Amazon is also home to capybaras, the world’s largest __________.

Accepted Answer

Rodent

Question 5

Which of these wild cats is NOT found in the Amazon?

Accepted Answer

Tigers

Question 6

The Amazon is home to many birds, including the blue-and-yellow macaw. How long does a macaw live on average?

Accepted Answer

60 years

Question 7

Most piranhas are vegetarians.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

A new species in the Amazon is discovered every other day.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

There are dolphins that live in the Amazon River basin.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The harpy eagle is a large bird of prey and is at the top of the food chain within its ecosystem. Why is it endangered?

Accepted Answer

Habitat loss

Question 11

Black spider monkeys are found in eastern South America, north of the Amazon River. How do they help their ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

They spread seeds to new locations

Question 12

There are two types of sloths, two-toed and three-toed, both found within the rain forest. Why are sloths so slow?

Accepted Answer

They have a low metabolic rate

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