Spider Monkey: Simia Paniscus
Spider Monkeys are omnivores who spend most of their time among the trees, swinging from branch to branch with their long, nimble arms.
The Sloth: Bradypus Variegatus
The Sloth, world's slowest mammal, spend nearly all of their time aloft, hanging from branches with a powerful grip aided by their long claws.
The Toucan: Ramphastidae
Toucans, whose call can be heard from a mile away, live in flocks high above the ground in the trees flashing their brightly colored beaks.
Pink River Dolphin: Inia Geoffrensis
The Pink River Dolphin is homed in the Amazon River running straight through the forest. It's skin is pink and the species is rapidly approaching extinction due to fishing nets and people hunting them.
The Jaguar; Panthera Onca
One of the most dangerous animals in the Amazon Rainforest, the Jaguar, uses its excellent agility to climb trees, chase, and swim after its prey.
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