By: Shevy Fernando,Olivia Kurtz,Tori Martin,Matthew Menditto,Christopher Sears

The Tropical Forest

Location South America Africa Asia Examples – Peru. Brazil, costa Rica Near the equator Also in Hawaii

Climate

Yearly temperature is 25⁰C to 27⁰C

The average yearly precipitation in the tropical forest is 253cm There is only 1 season in the tropical forest • Hot • Wet As vapor rises temperatures cool

Plants and AdaptionsPlants

Candle bush Orchid Orange jasmine Lochroma royal Plumeria Ornamental

oregano

Adaptions

There are scientifically described about 1.5 – 1.8 million plants in the tropical rain forest and counting.

AnimalsPythons

VineSnakes

Anacondas

Toucans

Bengal Tigers

Sloths

Squirrel Monkeys Howler monkeys

Orangutans Macaws

Adaptations• Uses tails to climb• Have special claws for climbing• Grip like a clamp• Strong long arms• Covering (Camouflage) • Mouths/beaks• Limbs

They are about 30 million species of animals in rainforests around the world

Environmental IssuesDeforestation

Clearing trees ShelterLose homes

HuntingFoodTaking awayExtinct