Rainforests Slideshow by, Alex Diederen Teammates are, Carter, Kyle, and Dillan
Where are Rainforests Located? Rainforests are located in the Tropics Most of the worlds Tropical Rainforests are located in South America Temperate Rainforests are located in some temperate coasts.
Rainforests Climate The high temperature in the rainforest is 85 the low is 70 The Tropical Rainforests are very humid and quite warm Temperate rainforests are a cool temperature and are humid like the Tropical Rainforest both Rainforests receive a large amount of rain hence the name Rainforest Rainforests close to the equator experience no seasons and those farther away can experience one wet and one dry season
Coccoloba Eve`s Umbrella Grows up to 80ft. Grown as potted plant
Peacock Plant Broad leaf adaption Leaves fold up at night Red-purple leaves Striking markings on upper regions of the leaf
Sacred Fig Leaves have drip tips for quickly shedding water Large, quick growing Born an epiphyte Sacred to Hindus and Buddhists
Common Tree Shrew Has a liter of 1-3 Spends much time on ground Climbs trees With incredible agility
Flying Dragon Wing-like skin flaps supported by ribs Tree to tree Eats ants and termites
Vine Snake Thickness of mans finger If threatened puffs up Hides in brush
Slow Loris Short-limbed Climber Nocturnal Strong hands and feet
Gorilla Largest primate Arms strong Lowland and Mountain Elder males threaten invaders of territory
Rainforest Food Chain Producers canopy, understory, vines, epiphytes, and flowering plants herbivores- parrots, some bats, and most monkeys Carnivores- jaguar, snakes, some mammals Omnivores- monkeys, small mammals, some reptiles
Rainforest Food Chain Continued primary consumers- insects Secondary consumers- small mammals Tertiary consumers- larger mammals
Human Interferences With the Rainforest Deforestation Poaching Slash and burn Negative Some organizations
Conclusion Rainforest needs help Raise awareness The rainforest is a beautiful place
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