Jungle Fun Facts
The Amazon is the world's largest
Rainforest
This weather happens almost daily in many jungles and helps plants grow
Rain
This big cat can climb trees and is known for its spotted coat
Jaguar
In the jungle, it is best to travel during this time of day to avoid heat and danger
In the morning
These colourful jungle insects often land on flowers to drink nectar
Butterflies
Many jungle animals come out at night, which means they are
Nocturnal
This natural event can cause rivers in the jungle to rise very high
Flooding
This animal is known for moving very slowly in the jungle trees
Sloth
If you get a cut in the jungle, you should clean it right away with clean water and cover it to prevent_
Infection
This insect can carry pieces many times its own weight back to its colony
Ant
Jungles are sometimes called the “____ of the Earth” because they produce a lot of oxygen
Lungs
Jungles are often described as warm and ____, meaning there is a lot of moisture in the air
Humid
This jungle animal is known for being highly intelligent and similar to humans
Chimpanzee
This bright-coloured animal should not be touched, as bright colours often mean it is ____
Poisonous
This long, many-legged insect crawls along the jungle floor and helps break down dead leaves and plants
Millipede
Over 2,000 different types of this colourful insect live in the Amazon rainforest
Butterflies
Jungles are found near this imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
Equator
This loud jungle bird has a large colourful beak and likes to eat fruit
Toucan
It is the safest to drink water from this type of source if you have no other option
Running stream or river
This jungle insect is known for its beautiful, hard, shiny shell and often rolls balls of dung
(dung) beetle
The Amazon rainforest is found on this continent
South America
The average temperature in many jungles stays above ____ degrees Celsius year-round
20 or 25
This large snake lives in the jungle and can swim in water
Anaconda
At night in the jungle, it is important to stay off the ground if possible to avoid insects and snakes, so it is good to sleep in one of these
Hammock
This jungle insect builds large mounds and helps break down dead wood
Termite