Question

1. Write an account of the natural vegetation and wildlife of the Amazon basin.​

Answer 1

Answer:

While tropical forests often seem quiet on the ground, the forest canopy buzzes with life. Amazon rainforest trees support hundreds of species of vines and epiphytes such as orchids, bromeliads, and mosses. More than plants, the canopy provides the structure for birds and arboreal animals such as sloths and monkeys.

Answer 2

Wildlife of Amazon Basin

The Amazon Basin is rich in different species of wildlife. A variety of monkeys and sloths are found in the trees. Pumas and jaguars are animals of prey. Tapirs and ancient mammals like anteaters and armadillos are found on the ground. Reptiles like crocodile, alligators, turtles, iguanas and different types of snakes including anaconda are found in the swamps. The rivers have a rich variety of fish, including the fierce flesh-eating of piranha. Colourful birds like taucans, hummingbirds, different types of parrots and a variety of insects are also found in the Amazon Basin