Tropic Wonder Taste The Rainforest Matthew Zimmer Jaya

Tropic Wonder “Taste The Rainforest” Matthew Zimmer & Jaya Wegner

Do you crave adventure? Copyrighted Logo For ages the perception of a classic getaway vacation has consisted of sitting at the pool all day and going out to eat every night. While that’s all fine and dandy, you really don’t need to fly anywhere for that as your local community certainly has a pool and some nice restaurants. If you are going to travel, why not go somewhere thrilling and bold? Somewhere that encapsulates the awe of mother nature to her highest potential. Somewhere one can seemingly escape reality in a place where anything is possible. So book your very own comprehensive and affordable trip with Tropic Wonder today, and you too can Taste the Rainforest ©!

Rainforest locations in the world, 3 travel destinations to choose from! • • All rainforests located near the equator 57% in Latin America (33% in Brazil) 25% in SE Asia and Pacific Island 18% in West Africa

Features of Rainforests Dense canopies of vegetation Thick and Woody vines High nutrient soil Hot and warm conditions Tall trees (about 250 ft or more) 4 layers: Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Forest Floor Obstruct sunlight from reaching ground

Climate Hot Moist 2, 000 to 10, 000 millimeters of rain per year. 80 degrees F year round with exception of cold nights Rainforest Precipitation Graph

Seasonal Information Always rainy but there are “dry seasons” where there is less rain and “rainy seasons” where there is more rain. Best time to go is right after the rainy season because the foliage will be at its most beautiful. There will also be more time to take in the scenery before the next dry season.

Unique Features “The World's Largest Pharmacy” Is a source of over a quarter of all the world’s medicines The tropical rainforest has hundreds of different types of trees living there. There are over 2, 500 different vine species in the tropical rainforest. Some have a thickness that equals the circumference of a human being. Tropical rainforests are one of the oldest biomes on Earth and therefore have a great variety of animals living there. Rainforests provide people with many cooking spices such as vanilla, allspice, and black pepper.

Plant Adaptation Plant leaves include drip tips which allow rain to runoff plant without damaging the plant. Also prevents mold, bacteria, and fungi from growing on the plant.

Animal Adaptation Some monkeys have evolved to cuddle together to stay warm.

Tourism Activities Amazon boat trip ACTUAL RAINFOREST CAFÉ Jungle ziplining

Environmental Issue: Clearcutting Farmers slash and burn large areas of forest every year to create grazing and crop lands, but the forest’s nutrient-poor soil often renders the land ill-suited for agriculture, and within a year or two, the farmers move on. Clearcutting is a serious and threatening issue to the existence of rainforests, for this reason Tropic Wonder donates a portion of profits towards countering clear cutting campaigns and replanting trees.

List of minor drawbacks to rainforest travel Man-eating piranhas Risk of running into various violent guerrilla rebel organizations. Possible torrential downpour during rainy seasons that can lead to flooding. Possibly contracting serious illnesses like malaria or yellow fever. ALL IN ALL A VERY SAFE TRIP AND NOTHING MAJOR TO WORRY ABOUT

Thank you for considering Tropic Wonder!

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