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Anacondas are one of the largest snakes

in the world! They are native to South America, mainly the tropical jungles and rain forests in the Amazon basin.

Beetles prefer wet climates, such as the rainforest. They are concealed beneath rocks, logs, and leaf litter on the jungle floor.

Crocodiles are among the world's largest reptiles, however some can be a small size. They have a long snout and more than 100 teeth.

Dragonflies are winged insects that are known for having thin silver wings a colorful body and reaching fast speeds when flying.

Elephants are the largest animals on the land. Their ears are wide and fan-like, and their trunks are useful for drinking water and greeting other fellow elephants!

Flamingos are tall pink birds with long legs and a thin curved neck into an S shape. Flamingos feed and fly in large flocks of hundreds to thousands of birds.

Gorillas have black hair all over their body except for their hands, feet and face. They live in family groups, and use their legs and arms to crawl.

Harpy Eagles are one of the most powerful birds. They fly over the jungle and use their talons to catch their prey.

Iguanas are seen basking in the sun on branches over water. Iguanas have razor sharp teeth and sharp tails.

Jaguars are well known large cats with black spots and orange-tan fur. Jaguars use their powerful jaws to catch and bite their prey.

Komodo Dragons are the largest living lizards growing to a length of 8-12 feet long. Komodo Dragons are fast runners, and have tough metal-like skin that protects them.

Lemurs are gentle animals that sleep all day and are active all night. They wave their bushy tails to communicate in groups of 20-30 lemurs.

The Mandrill is a primate that lives in the jungles of Africa and are closely related to baboons and langurs. It is considered the most colorful mammal on the planet.

Night Monkeys are feed and travel throughout the jungle at night. They are small monkeys with tiny ears, and they like to eat fruit and insects.

Orangutans are the "man of the forest" in the Malay language. They are known for having red fur, spending time in trees and moving through branches with their long arms.

Parrots are colorful birds that are found in the jungle. They are known for talking because they can imitate a human voice!

The Quetzal, with its exceptional tropical colors and long tail feathers, is regarded as one of the most beautiful birds on the planet and attracts birdwatchers from all over the world.