In the Rivers of the Rainforests
ELECTRIC EEL ~
Habitat: rainforest rivers Size: 1.8-2.5m long; 20kg Adaptation: can generate electric shocks for hunting & self-defense; must surface to breathe Diet: amphibians, fish & crustaceans Predator(s): None
ORANGE SPOT STINGRAY
  ~ The Stinger

Habitat: rainforest rivers Size: ≈ 45cm diameter; up to 1m from head to tail; Adaptation: gills on top enable it to breathe while partially buried at river bottom Diet: worms, crustaceans, mollusks, small bottom fish Predator(s): man capturing them for aquariums
MANATEE aka Sea Cow
Habitat: rainforest rivers Size: 2.4-4m long; 200-600kg Adaptation: calves drink their mothers' milk, but adults are herbivores Diet: aquatic plants, grasses, weeds & algae Predator(s): alligator & man hunting them for their skin, oil, meat & bones




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PIRANHA ~
Habitat: rainforest rivers Size: 20-33cm Adaptation: has sharp teeth & powerful jaws for puncturing & sheering Diet: fish, insects, seeds & fruits Predator(s): man capturing them for the aquarium trade
RIVER DOLPHIN aka Tucuxi
Habitat: rainforest rivers Size: 1.2-2.5m long; 160kg Adaptation: migrates into flooded areas to search for food Diet: fish including piranhas Predator(s):
RIVER FISH ~
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