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Brazil: Life in the Flooded Jungle
In Brazil: Life in the Flooded Jungle, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes us into the flooded Amazon rainforest, showing how jungle trees release moisture into the air to create their own rainfall. Marvel at the diverse range of animals that live in this watery environment, including river dolphins, capybaras, giant otters, and caimans. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: How do jungle trees contribute to the rainfall in the flooded rainforest?
A: Jungle trees release water vapor into the air through transpiration. This moisture then cools and forms rain, helping to keep the rainforest flooded.
Q: What are some ways animals in the flooded jungle adapt to their environment?
A: Animals like capybaras swim well and stay in the water for protection. River dolphins are skilled swimmers, and giant otters use teamwork to hunt and navigate through the flooded areas.
Q: How does the flooding affect the food and safety of animals in the jungle?
A: Flooding helps the animals by providing easy access to food in the water, but it also creates challenges, such as needing to find higher ground to avoid predators.
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