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c r o g o l n i used by some butterflies to protect them from predators

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s n h e e p e I r i a type of tail that can grab things

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d n l e e e e b k a a nickname for the mouth of the jacamar

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g b i e s r a elephants have these to keep cool

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e n m s u v o o describes the bite of the goliath bird-eating tarantula

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i b e b w g n a feature that helps Sumatran tigers swim fast

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f g u o m e l a a c used by many animals to blend in with their surroundings

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p s a h r h e t t e many animals use these to catch and eat their food

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n t i h g n o i i v s used by eagle owls to find their prey

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Many rainforest animals have developed special features, called adaptations, to help them survive in their environment. Unscramble the adaptations below.

Amazing Animals of the Rainforest by Tracey West

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Answer key for reverse side: coloring; prehensile; needle beak; big ears; venomous; webbing; camouflage; sharp teeth; night vision

Choose an animal in your environment, for example, a pet or an animal you might find in your yard or the area around your school. Then, choose a similar animal from this book and describe how they are alike and different.

My animal: ________________________________________________

Rainforest animal: __________________________________________

How these two animals are alike:

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How these two animals are different:

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Draw a picture of these animals side-by-side.

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