1. Tropical Get Away By: Cari, Angela, Derek, & Melissa

2. What’s The Weather Like? -The range of temperature in a tropical rainforest is usually between 75° F and 80° F. [The perfect weather for vacationing, so bring shorts!] -Rain is plentiful in rainforests. They get over 80 inches of rain each year! Don’t forget an umbrella!

3. Plants in the Tropical Rainforest More than half the world’s population of plants reside in the tropical rainforest, so don’t pass up the opportunity to see these rare plants!

4. Animals in the Rainforest See some of the world’s rarest animals including the Bengal Tiger, the leaf cutter ant and poison arrow dart frog. Most animals in the rain forest are low in numbers and can’t be seen anywhere else!

5. Where are the rainforests located? Tropical rainforests cover only 6% of the world and are located around the equator of the earth, that’s why the weather is so warm. Tropical rainforests can be found in Central America, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa and Australia.

6. Why should I care? Most of the world’s supply of oxygen comes from the rainforest. The rainforest help fight off the green house effect. Some plants and vines help with medical issues and are helping with cures for diseases such as AIDS. More than two thirds of the world's animal and plant species are found in the tropical rainforests. The warm weather is ideal for vacationers

7. Come visit us!!! Contact your travel agency today or view our information sheets about the breathtaking adventure that awaits you!!

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