Rainforest Animals
Brazil's rainforest is home to approximately 1,700 bird species, 650 reptile species and almost 600 mammal species, according to Brazil.org.za. Since Brazil's rainforest has varying ecosystems, different species of animals are found in different places. Birds that are native to the dense forests are typically bright in color, such as hummingbirds, macaws and parrots. Mammals found in Brazil's rainforest include armadillos, monkeys, deer, mice, sloths, anteaters and large cats like jaguars. Geckos, crocodiles, iguanas, chameleons, turtles and snakes are among the reptiles living there.
Endangered Animals
With deforestation brought on by increasing agriculture, logging and urbanization, many of the food and shelter resources that Brazil's rainforest animals depend on are depleting. These depleting resources have affected animals such as manatees, harpy eagles and jaguars, which are listed as endangered species.