The tropical rainforest has a large population of animals. Explain why is it so.

Which of the two changes frequently, weather or climate?

Following are some of the characteristics of animals:

(i) Diets heavy on fruits

(ii) White far

(iii) Need to migrate

(iv) Loud voice

(v) sticky pads on feet

(vi) Layer of fat under skin

(vii) wide and large paws

(viii) Bright colours

(ix) Strong tails

(x)Long and large beak

For each characteristics indicate whether it is adaptation for tropical rainforests or polar regions. Do you think that some of these characteristics can be adapted for both regions?

Explain, with examples, why we find animals of certain kind living in particular climatic conditions.

How do elephants living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself?