Page 36 - World of Animals - Issue #28 Magazine

Wildlife of the African tropical rainforest

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Life in the jungle
Encompassing landscapes from the colossal
Congo Basin to the volcanic mountains of the
east and spanning six countries, this habitat is
the second largest rainforest on Earth

Hagenia forest

This African tree with so leaves and flower sprays
provides the lush and leafy habitat preferred by
mountain gorillas. These trees can grow at high
altitudes and up to 20 metres (65 feet) in height,

and their flowers are known to have medicinal
properties for treating intestinal parasites.

Okapi
The okapi sports black and white stripes on its
hindquarters like a zebra, but it’s actually the only living
relative of the giraffe! The stripes help these shy animals

hide in their rainforest home, and they use their long
tongues to strip leaves and shoots from lush greenery.
tongues to strip leaves and shoots from lush greenery.
Strange-nosed chameleon
Found hidden away, tucked inside the
many fronds of the plentiful treetop
canopy, this chameleon bides its time in
wait for the perfect insect dinner. Using
its green colouring to blend into the
leafy backdrop, and strong feet to cling
to branches, it is safe from any would-
be predators.

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