Balt, MD
Amazon River Forest
This exhibit portrays an Amazon tributary at the beginning stage of its seasonal flooding into the surrounding forest. One-third of the world’s animal species call the Amazon Basin home, including the emerald tree boa, hungry piranha, and dwarf caiman. Two small displays portray identical slices of the river forest: one in the rainy season, and the other in the dry season.
Animals in This Exhibit
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As one might expect based on the name, discus have a round, flat body that is similar in shape to a disk. They vary in color, to include green, red, brown, and blue, and have dark vertical stripes.
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Emerald tree boas are an exquisite green color. Many have striking white markings occurring along the dorsal midline, although some individuals lack them. Juveniles range from yellow to orange or red.
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The giant Amazon river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
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Learn about the giant leaf frog
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Adult arowana are silvery, while juveniles have a blue glint. They have very large scales, and a huge oblique mouth.
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