National Geographic Explorer (Student Magazine)

Background: More than half of Earth's plant and animal species live in rain forests. From the tops of the trees to the forest floor, these habitats are full of life. On the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, night is when the forest really wakes up. Many animals emerge to find their food, and some amazing plants blossom.

Directions: Print out this page (or get a copy from your teacher). Then go to the Web link below. As you scroll through the forest, move your mouse around. It will shine on plants and animals. Can you find all ten described below? (Hint: Click the orange boxes for more info.)

Web Address: www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest

1. This cat hangs around in the forest canopy.

2. This animal digs up food with its snout.

3. This plant grows high in the treetops.

4. This red ape is endangered.

5. This critter can jump 50 feet from tree to tree.

6. This mammal flies through the treetops.

7. This flower is really big—and really smelly.

8. These creepy critters live in a mound.

9. This small primate has big eyes.

10. This forest-floor dweller glows in the dark.

Teachers and students may make copies of this page to complete as a classroom assignment.