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by Paul A. Lynch (Author)
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. It covers nearly 400,000 square miles of territory in South America. The forest is home to many animal species, including jaguars, black caimans, and pink dolphins. Some animals, like monkeys and anteaters, are abundant while others are rare- although all animals are endangered in the Amazon due to human activity.
Jungle animals are dangerous to humans. Most of them are carnivorous and have sharp teeth and claws. They're also territorial, which means they will attack if they feel threatened.
Some examples of jungle animals include jaguars, monkeys, and snakes. All of these animals are dangerous, but jaguars are especially deadly. They have large canine teeth that can penetrate even thick animal skin, making them very dangerous.
Jungle animals are also used for food or clothing by some people. Many people live in the Amazon, and they hunt animals for food and clothing. They also use monkeys as sources of food, entertainment, and medicine. However, many of these people have limited resources and can't give all of their catches away; they end up eating them or selling them to make a living.
Some animals have been domesticated over time for use as pets or livestock.
Many species of monkeys and apes are commonly kept as pets throughout South America. They're usually captured as babies and raised in cages before being released back into the wild.
Caiman species are also commonly domesticated as pets- they're usually kept in fish tanks and never leave the enclosure.
