The spider monkey swings through the rain forest canopy using its tail like an extra hand. They squeeze their prey so it cannot breathe, then eat it whole. Hangs upside down in the treetops. It moves so slowly, moss grows on its back which helps camouflage it from predators. The spider monkey swings through the rain forest canopy using its tail like an extra hand.
Toucans use their beaks to toss food to each other.
Some hide by camouflage. Poison frogs are brightly colored to warn off predators. Natives hunt them for their meat that tastes like chicken. Recognized by its large size and fluorescent blue upper wing color, the Morpho blends into the forest when its wings are closed. It has webbed feet that help it swim in rain forest streams and ponds.