THERAINFOREST

By Clay

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What is a Rainforest?

These beautiful places cover only 6 % of the

Earth's surface but yet they have more than

1/2 of the world's plant and animal species!

A Rainforest is a tall, thick jungle.  The reason it is called a rainforest is because of the high amount of rainfall it gets per year.  The climate of a rain forest is very hot and stuffy so the animals and plants that exist there must learn to adapt to this climate.

Location

Rainforests are found in the tropics, the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, just above and below the Equator

In the tropic zone the sun is very strong and shines about the same amount of time every day all year long, keeping the climate warm and fairly stable.

Climate

FactoidsAN AREA OF THE RAINFOREST THE SIZE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD IS BEING DESTROYED EVERY YEAR.

GIANT BAMBOO PLANTS CAN GROW UP TO 9 INCHES A DAY.

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The trees of a tropical rainforest are so densely packed that rain falling above can take as long as 10 minutes to reach the ground.

In the drizzly rainforests of South America, sloths move so slowly that algae are able to grow in their fur.

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PLANTS

More than two thirds of the world's plant species are found in the tropical rainforest. The plants provide shelter and food for rainforest animals as well as taking part in providing some of the world's oxygen supply.

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Rainforest plants live in a warm stuffy environment that allows a vast variation

rare in more temperate climates. The orchids have beautiful flowers that

attract the forest insects.

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Competition at ground level for light and food has lead to plants that live on the branches of other plants. Some even strangle large trees to fight for survival.

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THESE FIVE PLANTS ALL NEED WATER

AND SUNLIGHT TO SURVIVE IN

RAINFOREST CONDITIONS. ALL OF THESE PLANTS ARE VERY COMMONLY

FOUND IN THE RAINFOREST.

ANIMALS

The features of a parrot includes a strong, curved bill, an straight pose and strong legs. A parrot lives in the tropical rainforest found in many places in the world.

During the day, red-eyed tree frogs mostly sleep, keeping their eyes closed to help camouflage themselves. If disturbed, a frog will quickly reveal his red eyes, startling thierpredators.

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A rabbit is a fast moving small herbivore, with big ears, large muscly back legs, large front teeth and a short tail. Their powerful back legs are built for running, jumping, and digging out burrows. They have an excellent sense of smell.

The hognose snake is a type of cultured snake with an straight up snout. They are well known for playing dead when threatened.

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The Food chain

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Made By:ME!

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