Tropical Excursions Come explore the Tropical Rainforest With

Tropical Excursions Come explore the Tropical Rainforest! With tropical climates on 5 continents everyone is sure to find the perfect exotic destination.

Tourist Activities n Zip Lining n Hiking n Kayaking n Bird Watching n Horseback Riding n Natural Springs and Waterfalls

Features of the Biome n n n An average of 50 -260 inches of rainfall each year. Part of the tropical wet climate group. Ranges from 68 -93 degrees Fahrenheit The humidity is between 77 -88% Tropical Rainforests cover 6% of the worlds surface

Features of the Biome n n n Half of the world’s plant and animals live in Tropical Rainforests produce 40% of the earth’s oxygen 1/4 of all Medicines come from resources found in Tropical Rainforests. The soil is shallow and poor in nutrients. It has good production of nutrients but the plants use them very quickly. (no soluble minerals) 99% of nutrients in the Rainforest are found in tree roots. When the trees are cut down, the nutrients will never be recycled back into the environment

Wild Life Jaguars, poison dart frogs, toucans, lemurs, and tigers are a few endemic species native to Tropical Rainforests around the world. n Some endemic plant species that are native to Tropical Rainforests include the Baobab trees, Nene, Daisy trees, and a variety of orchards. n

Wild Life n Many plants and animals have adapted to this biome. For example, many plants have “drip tips”and grooved leaves, along with oily coatings to shed off excess water that can bog them down. Plants also have large leaves to soak up the maximum amount of sunlight. Monkeys have long arms to swing through the canopy, avoiding the predators that prowl the forest floor.

Come Visit! n The best time to visit Tropical Rainforests is during the wet season, from January to June. The temperature is at a more comfortable level, and it is easier to see wildlife.

Save the Rainforest n Please help us support Greenpeace in their fight against deforestation! Many animals are loosing their homes to logging and other human activities, but it is too late to save the rainforest. If we all come together ad pitch in, anything is possible. Thank you for your support!

Bibliography n http: //www. blueplanetbiomes. org/rainforest. htm http: //www. unique-southamerica-travelexperience. com/amazon-rainforest-climate. html n n http: //www. rainforestanimals. net/