Results: Cloud Forests, conclusion
Cloud forests sound like a setting from a fantasy novel, but they are a very real and vital part of the Earth’s biology. You may also see them called water forests, primas forests, and tropical montane forests. So, what is the cloud forest, and which animals live there? Let’s take a closer look at one of the most mysterious and elusive places on our planet. A-Z Animals is the source for this two-part survey series.
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Red-eyed Stream Tree Frog are a critically endangered species of the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. They thrive in cool, moist environments, but their habitats are under threat. Were you familiar with these frogs?
Yes
16%
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159 votes
No
66%
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677 votes
Undecided
18%
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186 votes
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As an ancient cat species, clouded leopards have been living in water forests for many years. They have large paws with specialized footpads for gripping branches. They hunt primates, small deer, and wild boars. Do you think these leopards are beautiful animals?
Yes
66%
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674 votes
No
16%
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162 votes
Undecided
18%
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186 votes
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3.
Bare-necked Umbrellabird are found in the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama. They eat mainly fruit and have a very distinctive appearance. They are a native species of the Monteverde Forest Preserve. Before this survey were you familiar with these striking birds?
Yes
11%
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109 votes
No
73%
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743 votes
Undecided
17%
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170 votes
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4.
The Mexican alligator lizard lives about 130 feet in the air in Mexico's cloud forests. They are a vibrant, bright green and eat insects that crunch with their sharp teeth. Did you know that some lizards resembled alligators?
Yes
27%
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280 votes
No
53%
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545 votes
Undecided
19%
•
197 votes
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