Asian elephant
Elephas maximus Biome
Tropical forests
Meet the animals of tropical forests and read what we know about how they live there.
21 animals47 articles2 habitats inside
Animals: Tropical forests
Asian elephant
Elephas maximus 
Bengal tiger
Panthera tigris tigris 
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes 
Crocodiles
Elephants
Frogs
Goliath birdeater
Theraphosa blondi 
Gorillas
Huntsman spiders
Jaguar
Panthera onca 
Javan rhino
Rhinoceros sondaicus 
King cobra
Ophiophagus hannah 
Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis 
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni 
Orangutans
Philippine eagle
Pithecophaga jefferyi 
Poison dart frogs
Praying mantis
Pygmy marmoset
Cebuella pygmaea 
Stick insects
Tiger
Panthera tigris Articles
Adaptations
Sloth adaptations: why being slow is a survival strategy
Sloths are slow on purpose. Their low-energy bodies, hooked claws and algae-green fur let them live on a diet of…
Anatomy & appearance
African vs Asian elephant: how to tell them apart
Big ears or small? Two trunk fingers or one? A side-by-side guide to telling African savanna, African forest and Asian…
Comparisons
How big is a lion? Size and weight compared with a tiger and a human
A male lion weighs 150 to 260 kg and stands about 1.2 m at the shoulder. See how lions measure…
Adaptations
Sunda tiger: adaptations, size, and why it is so endangered
The Sunda tiger is the smallest living tiger. Meet its key adaptations, see how big it gets, and learn why…
Conservation & population
How many Javan rhinos are left in the world?
About 50 Javan rhinos survive, all in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, after poachers killed 26 between 2019 and…
Conservation & population
Why are Asian elephants endangered? Threats, numbers and what helps
Asian elephants are Endangered because farms and towns have taken about 70% of their habitat. Only about 48,000 to 52,000…
Diet & feeding
What do Komodo Dragons Eat: A Comprehensive Guide to the Komodo Dragons Diet
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards and are formidable carnivorous predators These remarkable reptiles are known for their…
Speed
How Fast Is A Komodo Dragon? Can You Outrun a Komodo Dragon?
The Komodo dragon, the biggest lizard in the world, is an amazing animal noted for its size, power, and distinctive…
Predators & threats
What Eats Crocodiles? Crocodile Predators
Crocodiles are large-sized semi-aquatic reptiles found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. There are 18 living…
Anatomy & appearance
Alligator vs crocodile: how to tell them apart (and which is more dangerous)
A dark shape lies still in a mangrove creek in southern Florida. Only its eyes and nostrils break the surface.…
Behaviour
Do Komodo Dragons Eat People? Separating Facts from Fiction
Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards on Earth, have always been surrounded by a cloud of intrigue and fear. A…
Records & rankings
The Largest Eagle in the World: Unveiling the Majestic Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is not only a sight to behold but also a vital…