Survival is the name of
the game in nature--and in this adventure to the harpy's perch. Research
the information referred to below that helps the animals of the rain forest
to survive and will help you to survive your journey up the tree. Write what
you discover in your TRAVEL LOG, then click forward to the next page of the
adventure.
Research the harpy eagle. How does it compare
with other eagles (size/strength/lifestyle)? What are its prey and hunting
methods? Is the harpy an endangered species? If so, can you hypothesize why?
Are other rain forest birds endangered? Are the reasons the same? What role
does the harpy eagle play in the mythology of rain forest peoples?
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