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Jungle Animals
   
 

Jungles are among the most vital and diverse environments in the world. They comprise only about 6% of the Earth's surface but contain more than half of the world's biodiversity and responsible for nearly 40% of the oxygen in our planet's atmosphere. In this issue, we'll learn about some jungle inhabitants and how we can protect these vital environments!

   
 
 
Animal Activities
 
 

As one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world, jungles have complex communities living and interacting within their surroundings. Engage students to learn more about jungle ecosystems and some of their residents with the activities below.

 
   
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: Primate Trading Cards (K-3)
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: Design an Ecosystem (9-12)
   
 
 


The Wild
 
 

Learn about tropical forests and some of their inhabitants while getting a sneak peak at some of the animals that will be featured in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's newest area, Jungala!

 
   
INFOBOOKS: Tropical Forests, Orangutans, and Tigers
ANIMAL BYTES: gharial, Malayan flying fox, Western tarsier, and white-cheeked gibbon
   
 
 


Currents
 
 

The jungles of the world are coming together at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Jungala is the newest and most ambitious park enhancement project to date. Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction will invite guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the inhabitants of the lush landscape through up-close animal interactions, multi-story family play areas, rides and live entertainment.

 
   
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.jungala.com
LIVE WEBCAST: April 3, 2008
   
 
 


Connections
 
 

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest jungle in the world. Explore how the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is helping protect this jungle and its residents.

 
   
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
   
 
 

 

   
  Next month...Endangered Species!
 
 
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