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2. Tropical Rainforests Around the World
Africa - Zaire basin, with a small area in West Africa; also eastern Madagascar.
South and Central America in the Amazon river basin.
Indo-Malaysia - west coast of India, Assam, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Queensland, Australia.
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3. Features Constant warm, wet weather and high humidity levels
Extreme biodiversity and excellent photo-ops
Receives at least 80 inches of rainfall per year
Home to half the worlds plants and animals
Cover 6% of the worlds total area
Thick canopy. Home to unique animals
Poor soil
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4. Climate
Humid due to high levels of rainfall, lightweight and breathable attire recommended
Year round warm temperatures. Average of 77 F°
Precipitation levels can reach up to 250 cm per year. Bring a rain coat!
Very little seasonal variation
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5. Average Monthly Precipitation and Temperature

6. Plant and Animal Species
Most diverse ecosystem on earth
More than 50% of the worlds plant and animal species
High temperatures, humidity, and rainfall
Excellent conditions for life
No freezing temperatures, lack of water is rare
Most species found nowhere else on earth
Removal of a species could force another into extinction

7. Adaptations Toucan Liana
Have developed long, large bills that allows it to reach fruit on small branches that can’t support the birds weight
Climbing wood vines that have adapted by strangling other trees(usually canopy trees) and taking their supply of sunlight.
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8. Suggested Tourist Sites
River Cruises
Canopy Tours
Travel easily through the rainforests with a new and beautiful view of the wildlife in it’s natural state in a fun river cruise
Move from canopy to canopy tree high off the jungle ground using rope bridges or zip lines, and witness the jungle from another perspective with this breathtaking, exhilarating activity.
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9. Seasonal Information Best time to visit Before or after a rainy season
Concentrate the wildlife and increase chance of seeing aquatic wildlife
May/June to October/ November
Better for hiking
During the rainy season the plants drop their fruit attracting animals
Before or after a rainy season ™
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10. Unique Features Potential source of medical plants
Home to tribal cultures
6-33 feet of rainfall per year
Contains a greater number of different kinds of plants than all other parts of the world put together
Poor and infertile soil
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11. Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
Animal Species
Jaguar
Gorilla
Macaw
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
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12. Plant Species Epiphytes ™ Rainforest Adventures Terminalia Oblonga
Lecythis Ampla
Bambusa Tulda
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13. Environmental Issues
Rainforests stores are huge storages of green house gases
From deforestation greenhouse gases get released back into atmosphere
Contributing to global warming
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14. Works Cited
"Earth Floor: Biomes." Earth Floor: Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec <
"Plant Adaptations." Plant Adaptations. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec <
Thyberg, David. "Activities in the Amazon Rainforest." Travel Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec <
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