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
