Jungle Animals

The jungle is a habitat for the world’s largest, fiercest, and unusual animal because it combines a warm temperature and thick vegetation. There are vines, grasses, moss, and shrubs that cover the area. It is considered dangerous even for the jungle animals that exist there. In this article, we are going to take a look at the list of jungle animals and some fun facts about them.

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List of Jungle Animals

Some animals found in the jungle are:

Orangutan
One-Horned Rhino
Leopard
Jaguar
Asiatic Lion
Tapir
Chimpanzee
Sloth Bear
Bengal Tiger
Lazy Bear
Toucan
Gorilla
Three-Toad Sloth
Lemur
Tiger
Black Howler Monkey
Armadillo
Madagascar
Red-Eyed Frog
Emerald Boa
Macaw

Jungle Animals and Their Facts

Orangutan

This jungle animal has long and powerful arms with feet that have big toes with a powerful grip. It makes it simple for them to climb trees and transfer from one tree to another. Orangutangs love to sleep, eat and breed. The Orangutan is a species of great apes found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

One-Horned Rhino

The One-Horned Rhino, also known as the Indian Rhino or the Greater One-Horned Rhino, is a large mammal native to the Indian subcontinent. They are one of the largest rhinoceros species and can weigh up to 2,700 kg. One of the distinctive features of this species is their single horn, which can grow up to 25 inches long. They are herbivorous and mainly feed on grasses, leaves, and fruits.

Leopard

The Leopard is a large cat native to Africa and Asia. They are known for their distinctive spots, which help them blend into their surroundings and remain hidden from predators. They are solitary animals and are primarily nocturnal, hunting at night and resting during the day. Leopards are opportunistic hunters and will prey on a variety of animals, including antelopes, monkeys, and birds. They are also excellent climbers and are known to drag their prey up into trees to protect it from other predators. However, habitat loss and poaching are major threats to this species, and they are currently listed as vulnerable.

Tapir

Tapir is a herbivorous mammal and is likened to a pig because of its shape except for the trunks. Tapirs are considered related to rhinoceros and horses.

They use their trunks to grab branches and pluck fruits from trees. Tapirs are hearty eaters, and when they roam around the forest, they also deposit the seeds coming from their feces.

Bengal Tiger

We know Bengal Tigers for their strength, agility, and power. They are one of the most hunted animals in the forest, and their population is slowly decreasing over the years.

Bengal Tigers are called Indian tigers, as they are considered a crucial part of Indian lore and traditions.

They feed on buffalo, wild pigs, deer, and other large mammals. Bengal Tigers are fast and will attack with such speed to the surprise of their prey.

Lemur

Lemurs have monkey-like bodies and foxlike features. They have enormous eyes, bushy tails, and long hind limbs. One feature that stands out is their eye-rings, also known as crown patches.

Lemurs have high sensitivity in low light as compared to their day vision. They are often found on top of trees, finding insects and small birds to consume. Lemur also prefers fruit, leaves, and buds in their diet.

Armadillo

This animal has a bony plate covering its back, legs, head, and tail. Their shells are hardy and will not easily break. They use this to hide from predators.

Armadillos dig burrows, and they mostly sleep for the rest of the day. This animal would feed during the early morning, preferring to look for ants, termites, beetles, and other insects they can feast on.

Armadillos have poor eyesight but have a keen sense of smell that they used to hunt for food.

Emerald Boa

The Emerald Boa, also known as the Green Tree Boa, is a non-venomous snake species native to South America. They are known for their vibrant green coloration, which helps them blend into the trees and foliage of their forest habitats. They are arboreal and spend most of their time in the trees, hunting prey such as birds and small mammals. The Emerald Boa is a constrictor and will wrap its body around its prey, suffocating it before swallowing it whole.

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