South and Central America in the Amazon river basin. Africa -
Zaire basin, with a small area in West Africa; also eastern
Madagascar. Indo-Malaysia - west coast of India, Assam, Southeast
Asia, New Guinea and Queensland, Australia.
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Humid due to high levels of rainfall, lightweight and
breathable attire recommended Humid due to high levels of rainfall,
lightweight and breathable attire recommended Year round warm
temperatures. Average of 77 F Year round warm temperatures. Average
of 77 F Precipitation levels can reach up to 250 cm per year. Bring
a rain coat! Precipitation levels can reach up to 250 cm per year.
Bring a rain coat! Very little seasonal variation Very little
seasonal variation
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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
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Have developed long, large bills that allows it to reach fruit
on small branches that cant 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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Best time to visit 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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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
Rainforests stores are huge storages of green house gases From
deforestation greenhouse gases get released back into atmosphere
Contributing to global warming