-You are the zoologist!  A zoologist is an expert on animals.  You have a very important job because half of all the species in the world live in the rainforest.  Some of the animals could benefit Skydiver Sam, but others could harm him or even kill him.  This is your job to find out, so get started.

-Click on the following websites to find out some information on the different types of animals that live in the rainforest.

Animals of the Rainforest
http://www.animalsoftherainforest.com
PBS Science in the Rainforest
http://www.pbs.org/tal/costa_rica/birds.htm

-Skydiver Sam has already encountered several types of animals.  It is important for you to learn about a variety of animals so you can help Sam.  Choose 7 animals and answer the following questions for each animal.
-It is important for you to write down your answers and possible some other interesting facts that you find that you would like for Sam to know.
 

1. What is the name of the animal?
2. What do they look like?
3. What do they eat?
4. What are their predators?
5. What are their prey?