Many mammals in rainforests use trees for shelter from terrestrial and aerial predators. Some of Central and South America's endangered rainforest mammals are the golden lion tamarin, mantled howler monkey, jaguar and the giant armadillo. Another endangered South American mammal is the Amazonian manatee. Southeast Asia's endangered rainforest mammals include the Bornean orangutan, Asiatic black bear, spotted linsang and siamang. In addition, rainforest tiger species in India and Southeast Asia are endangered.
Deforestation has resulted in the displacement of tropical rainforest birds that rely on trees for nesting, shelter and foraging. Tropical rainforests in the Americas are home to endangered birds such as the resplendent quetzal, elepaio -- native to Hawaii -- and harpy eagle. Macaws, which are members of the New World parrot family, have some of the most devastated populations from deforestation. Some endangered macaw species are Spix's, blue-throated, Lear's, red-throated, hyacinth and great green macaws. The Palawan peacock pheasant is native to rainforests in the Philippines. Although it is not an arboreal bird, deforestation affects the Palawan peacock pheasant since trees are source of shelter for these birds.
Tropical rainforest reptiles use trees for shade during the hot spring and summer seasons. These animals rely on a tree's shade to cool down its body since reptiles cannot regulate their own temperatures. Because of deforestation, some reptiles must find other terrain for food and shelter. Endangered reptiles suffer since unfamiliar terrain may not have the required resources for their survival. Asia's rainforests are home to endangered reptiles such as the Siamese crocodile, three-keeled Asian turtle and Komodo Island monitor. Brazilian giant tortoises, tartarugas and black caimans are some of South America's rainforest species on the endangered list.
While deforestation directly affects trees, it also indirectly affects flowering plants on the forest floor. Many of these plants seek shelter under the rainforest's canopy from too much sunlight and rainwater. Plants also provide food for herbivorous animals. However, plants lose shelter from the trees due to deforestation. Deforestation has affected orchids, an endangered tropical rainforest flowering plant. Orchids dwell in South America, Asia and rainforests in the United States -- Hawaii and Florida. Other endangered plants in the world's rainforests are mangrove trees, bromeliads plants and kapok trees.