Plant life in the jungle plays an important role in sustaining the ecosystem and can be separated into "layers." The highest layer of jungle plant life is called the canopy and includes the tallest trees of the rainforest that create a protective barrier for the life underneath.
There are a plethora of insects in jungle and rainforest environments, including perhaps a few species yet to be discovered. Insects play a vital role in the jungle ecosystem; the termite, for example, consumes fallen leaves and decaying branches or trees, which allows fresh vegetation to grow.
The jungle is home to a wide variety of exotic animals, including primates like moneys and gorillas, as well as big cats like the jaguar or leopard. All animals in the jungle need the other various elements of the ecosystem for food and survival; for example, many primates feed on termites.
