15 Unique Animals of The Amazon Rainforest

Welcome to the Jungle but not just any jungle I'm talking about the Amazon rainforest where Mother Nature's been hiding her most secretive Critters never heard about a dolphin shifting colors from Gray to vibrant pink or how about a turtle that's a spitting image of a Fallen Leaf perhaps you're curious about a tiny amphibian whose belly lets you Peak right into a natural biology class or maybe a creature that decides to be a leaf that can bite these are Amazon's rarest Treasures the ones who play the best game of hide-and seek welcome back to another episode

of Forever Green today we'll show you Amazon's most uncommon and rare animals from Tiny marbles to well camouflaged Giants these elusive species are the rarest of the Amazon and just when you thought you'd seen all the wonders of nature wait till you see our number one pick it will blow your mind so buckle up click subscribe and let's get started one Amazon Leaf fish here's the Amazon leaf fish which decided that being a leaf is cool but being a leaf that can bite even cooler watch your fingers if you're Leaf peeping around this guy the

Amazon Leaf fish is a master of masquerade with a body shape and color like a dead leaf complete with vein-like markings it fools both predators and prey alike this sneaky swimmer hangs out near the water surface drifting along until an unsuspecting insect or smaller fish comes too close then in a flash it opens up its deceptively large mouth and gobbles up a snack measuring in at around 2 and 1/2 to 3 and 1/2 in in length the Amazon Leaf fish isn't going to win any awards for size but when it comes to best costume category

it's a sure winner its color palette ranges from a muted Brown to a rich green perfect for blending in with the floating foliage of its River home two Amazonian taper this creature could be mistaken for a moving Boulder if that Boulder had a funny little snout that acts like a snorkel the Amazonian taper is the largest land mammal in South America with a bulky body that can weigh up to 700 lb and stretches up to 6 ft long it's like spotting a sofa that suddenly decides to take a walk through the forest with its odd

prehensile nose the taper Snuffles around the forest floor searching for fruits leaves and berries to munch on they're mostly nocturnal which adds to their Charisma appearing in the dim light like Shadows that Rumble and snort amusingly as they wander through their habitat despite their Hefty size and somewhat clumsy appearance tapers are surprisingly good swimmers and often take to the water to cool off for escape Predators three Pi Tamarind moving to a tinier but no less secretive creature the pi Tamarind is a little primate with a big personality trapped in a small batch of jungle real

estate the pie Tamarind is quite the looker with a dramatic two-tone color scheme its body is Sleek and black black but it Sports a stark white face making it look like it's perpetually ready for a fancy masquerade ball these monkeys are quite petite breaching only about 9 in in body length but with a tail that nearly doubles that stretching up to 15 in living so close to the urban sprawl of manaus they're in constant battle with the encroaching City they stick to the trees like seasoned acrobats leaping and bounding with a Grace that would make

any gymnast jealous socially The Tamarind are quite chatty they communicate with a series of chirp squeals and whistles making them the gossips of the tree canopies family's crucial to them they live in tight-knit groups fiercely looking out for each other especially since they're confined to such a small area if you like this video so far leave a like and you can also check out 40 mysterious animals that have rarely been seen part three on our Channel Forever Green four Maat Turtle never seen a turtle that decided to become a leaf meet the m ma Turtle

Nature's Own Master of Disguise its shell is rugged and knobby perfectly mimicking the texture of a tree bark and its head and neck are bordered with a warty outgross and skin flaps the mamata turtle is a gentle giant when it comes to diet it's not chasing down fast food instead it prefers the slow and steady method of sucking its unsuspecting fish with a sudden opening of its massive mouth but don't let its Stillness fool you the mamata turtle is an active hunter in its own right it lies Motionless camouflage among the leaves and detritus waiting

for an unsuspecting fish to wander too close then in a fraction of a second it strikes not by snapping or biing but by creating a mini Whirlpool that slurps the fish right into its mouth talk about dining with Flare five glass frog speaking of invisible ever heard of the glass frog if you haven't no worries it's practically see-through this little amphibian might look like your typical frog at first glance but wait there's a Twist its belly is transparent showing off its insides like a natural biology lesson the glass Frog's translucent trick isn't just for show

it's a clever camouflage strategy when these frogs rest on leaves their see-through bellies blend in with the Leaf's color and texture making them nearly impossible to spot from below it's as if they're saying can't touch this to any Predators looking for a snack living mostly up in the trees these frogs come down only during the breeding season they're the secretive type opting to lay their eggs on the underside of leaves that hang over water when the tadpole's hatch their first big adventure is a free fall into the waters below where they'll start their lives in

the Aquatic world six Southern tiger cat just when you thought the Amazon couldn't get any Wilder belong comes the southern tiger cat this feline is a pin-sized Powerhouse that likes its privacy more than a Hermit smaller than your average house C the southern tiger cat measures about 20 to 30 in in length with a tail that's almost as long as its body adding another 10 to 15 in but don't let its size fool you this cat is a fierce Hunter with a coat that's a patchwork of brown black and white spots and Stripes perfect for

the kind of hide-and seek where the steaks are life for dinner its most striking features are its piercing green eyes which seem to Glow with the secret knowledge of the forest moreover the southern tiger cat is a solitary night wander preferring the cover of Darkness to go about its business of hunting rodents birds and pretty much anything it can catch talking about cats you can also check out our video the rarest wild cats in the world seven Amazon manate ah the Amazonian manate Nature's version of the invisible ink they live in the Amazon River and

you think spotting them would be as easy as seeing a marshmallow and a cup of hot chocolate but no these are aquatic gentle Giants play hard to get you see the waters they call home or murky not just your average murky but the kind of murky where you couldn't see your own hand if it was waving in front of your face the Amazonian Manatee is no small fry it can grow up to 10 ft long and weigh as much as 1,200 lb their bodies are wide and rounded mostly gray and have a squishy paddle-like tail

that helps them glide through the water their faces are wrinkled with whiskers around the snout and they have tiny eyes the skin on the Amazonian manate is thick and tough which is great because the river isn't exactly a spa it's full of branches and other scratchy things this skin is usually a grayish color which helps them blend into their murky surroundings even better eight hoatson meet the hoatson also known as the stink bird this bird is the Oddball of the Avan World a feathery poser with a face only a mother could love and a smell

that nobody would the Watson looks prehistoric with spiky feathers on its head that gives it a permanent bad hair day Vibe and its blue face and maroon eyes add to its unusual appearance adult hoans are about the size of a pheasant reaching lengths of 25 in and weighing around 1.8 lb they live in social groups hanging out in the Treetops of Amazonian swamps where they munch on leaves and fruit the real kicker their digestive system is more like that of a cow than a bird they ferment their food in a specialized for gut leading to

their well distinctive Aroma The Sting Bird's method of avoiding Predators isn't about flying away because frankly they're pretty clumsy Flyers instead they stink so bad that most Predators decide they're not worth the hassle nine red belly piranhas let's delve into the deceivingly Dangerous Waters of the red belly piranhas with a reputation that could star in its own horror movie these fish are the underwater equivalent of a gang of Alley Cats small feisty and equipped with razor sharp teeth red belly piranhas are not the Monstrous Giants you might imagine they're actually quite compact measuring about 12

to 15 in in length these fish are about the size of a ruler but don't let their size fool you they're decked out in shimmering scales with a belly that glows in a fiery red just to remind everyone that they're not to be messed with piranhas have a bit of a bad wrap SHP they can strip a chicken to the bone in minutes but they usually prefer a more laid-back diet fish insects in the occasional uny amphibian they only really get into their Infamous Feeding Frenzy under certain conditions like if they're super hungry B there's

lots of commotion in the water 10 pinktoe tarantula for something less Mighty and more creepy crawly the pink toe tarantula looks like it just stepped out of a neon paint party sporting vibrant pink tips on its otherwise dark legs this tarantula turns the crepom meter up to 11 for some while others might find it bizarrely adorable the pink toe tarantula is relatively modest in size for a tarantula with a leg span that can reach up to 5 in these spiders are aboreal meaning they love to hang out in trees living in Silkline Burrows of peace

and quiet until dinner flies by that is they're surprisingly gentle with humans but are quick to catch any insects that straight too close using their impressive speed and jumping abilities despite their startling appearance pinktoe tarantulas are quite the popular pet among among spider enthusiasts they're known for their docile nature and striking coloration making them the stars of the spider world you think this is amazing wait until you see the last one it'll blow your mind 11 Golden Lion Tamarind let's meet a flashy little celebrity known as The Golden Lion Tamarind this monkey looks like it's

always ready for the red carpet with a stunning man of golden fur that would make even the fanciest lion jealous the Golden Lion Tam is quite petite measuring around 10 in in body length but with a tail that's nearly double that it weighs about as much as a newborn human baby around 1 and 1/2 to 2 lb these monkeys are not only striking in appearance but also in their social behavior they live in a close-nit family group spending their days foraging for fruits insects and small animals the forest they inhabit are like their own personal

kingdoms where they chatter and leap from tree to tree overseeing their leafy domains but despite their Regal demeanor these creatures are facing the drama of habitat loss and are critically endangered making every sighting a precious moment 12 pink river dolphin next up the pink river dolphin or as I like to call it the blushing ghost of the waters its color can range from a subtle gray to vibrant shades of pink especially in the males who get Pinker as they age this pink isn't just for style though it's thought to be caused by capillaries near the

skin surface surface which help them regulate their body temperature these Dolphins can grow up to 8 ft long and weigh as much as 400 lb their bodies are built a bit differently from their Oceanic cousins they have long slender beaks perfect for nabbing fish out of hiding spots their necks are unusually flexible for dolphins allowing them to maneuver gracefully around the flooded forests and talk about a unique head the pink river dolphins melon is large and bulbous which gives them excellent sonar abilities this means they can find fish even in the murkiest waters it's like

having a built-in fish detector 13 green anaconda think of it as the heavyweight champion of the snake world this kind of Critter that could give a professional wrestler a run for its money this snake is one of the largest and heaviest on the planet capable of reaching a whopping 30 ft in length and weighing in at over 500 lb the green anaconda doesn't just win in the size category it's also a master of aquatic stealth found lurking in the murky Waters of the Amazon it uses its olive green color with black spots to blend Into

the shadowy Depths imagine a submarine that can digest a capibara and you pretty much picture it an anaconda these Giants are Ambush Predators lying in weight for any unsuspecting prey that comes too close then striking with terrifying speed and precision they're not venomous but rely on their immense power to constrict their dinner proving that sometimes a big hug can be downright deadly 14 bullet ant never wanted to meet a tiny insect with a big bite enter the bullet ant known for their sting that feels like getting shot bullet ants measure about an inch in length

which might not sound impressive until you consider their formidable reputation the locals call it the 24-hour ant because the pain from its sting can last for a full day feeling akin to being shot hence the name the sting is a defense mechanism used when they feel threatened the pain caused by the sting is actually due to paner toxin a neurotoxic peptide that is both a paralytic and a pain inducer this intense pain is a clear message in the language of the wild stay away visually bullet ants have a fearsome appearance with their largest mandibles in

a black shiny exoskeleton that makes them look armored and ready for battle 15 black spider monkey last but not least the black black spider monkey it swings through the trees with such Grace you'd think it was auditioning for Jungle gymnastics with long lanky Limbs and a prehensile tail that acts like a fifth limb this monkey is built for a life aoft the black spider monkey can be up to 24 in Long not counting its tail which adds another 35 in what sets the black spider monkey apart isn't just its impressive agility but its social nature

these monkeys are chatty and sociable forming large groups that communicate with a variety of of sounds from barks to whistles they're crucial to the rainforest Health acting as seeds dispersers thanks to their fruit heavy diet so in a way they're not just acrobats but gardeners too helping their lush green home Thrive thanks for watching don't forget to like subscribe and stay tuned for more captivating Adventures from Forever Green