Diversity of Species in the Amazon Rainforest

In this chapter, they discuss the diversity of species found in the Amazon rainforest, including epiphytes, reptiles, and amphibians. They mention that live animals are a significant smuggling commodity from the rainforest, ranking fourth after drugs, diamonds, and weapons. They also talk about the various adaptations that animals in the rainforest have, such as webs of skin and prehensile tails.