The Tropical Rainforest
Welcome to the Amazon
PLANTS OF THE RAINFOREST
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST
First-Level Consumer in the Rain Forest
This is an example of a first-level consumer in the rain forest. It is a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly.
Second-Level Consumer in the Rain Forest
This is an example of a second-level consumer in the rain forest. It is a poison dart frog, which would prey on the Swallowtail Butterfly.
Third-Level Consumer in the Rain Forest
This is an example of a third-level consumer in the rain forest. It would prey on the frog.
Geographer
Region of Tropical Rain Forest
To be classified as a tropical rain forest, there are couple of requirements. It has to lie between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, near the equator. It also has to have a frequent rainfall to be a rain forest. That makes up a tropical rain forest.
Tropical Rainforest Statistics
57% of all tropical rain forests are in Latin America. 1/3 of the world's tropical rainforests are in Brazil itself. Other tropical rainforests are located in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands (25%) and West Africa (18%).
The Amazon Rain Forest
The Amazon is one of the most well-known tropical rain forest. It has so much natural beauty to discover.
CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST
Frequently Asked Questions
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What kinds of plants and animals live there? What are its abiotic factors?
The amazon contains animals that vary from the anaconda, which is the biggest snake in the world, all the way to the zorro, which is a small doglike animal found in southern america rainforests.
Many different plants live there, such as trees, bushes, flowers (ex. orchids), ferns, vines, epiphytes, carnivorous plants, and bromeliads. They all have special adaptations to live in this environment, like buttresses, leaves with drip tips, thin bark, prop and stilt roots, and smooth bark.
Some abiotic factors are the wet climate, lack of sunlight on the forest floor, the plentiful amount of sunlight year round on the tree tops, and the thin, moist soil. Most plants do not get nutrients from the soil, but from the decomposing plants on the soil. Others include the fact that it normally is no more than 93 degrees fahrenheit or below 68 degrees fahrenheit.
The flora and fauna of this biome work together. Epiphytes grow on trees larger than themselves. Certain animals, like the hummingbird, depend on flowers for their nectar, and in return, pollinate the plants. Other animals, like the Toucan, eat fruit, and spread the seeds of the fruit when they make waste.
What kind of clothes should they bring?
Shorts, half t-shirts, a light jacket, anything you wear when it is summer time.
What traveling gear and supplies are needed to make the trip more enjoyable?
Umbrella, in case it rains.
What's the weather like?
The weather in the Amazon is hot all throughout the year. It is also very humid since it rains a lot. It’s very moist and wet.
What is the average precipitation and temperature?
80-400 inches of rain per year. About 80.7 degrees Fahrenheit annually.
What is the best time of year to travel there?
If you want to go the the Amazon when there is the least amount of precipitation then you should go in February, because at that time of month the rainforest only gets about 130 mm. Although that time of the year is a little less warmer than the other months.
What part of the world will they be travelling to?
The Amazons in Brazil
Are there any dangerous elements to traveling there?
Not really.
What are some threats to this biome?
The rainforest faces deforestation and plant and animal disease. It also must deal with global warming.
Why is this biome globally important?
This biome lots most of the world’s oxygen, because of all the plants. It also provides us with foods and medicines. Some of the foods include: chocolate, sweet potatoes, coconuts, rice, tomatoes, corn, peppers, coffee, and many types of beans.
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Supplies Needed To Survive
These are some things to pack for an awesome trip!
- bug spray
- tanktop
- shorts
- mudboots
- safari hat
- water bottle
- camera
- backpack
- a sandwich
- binoculars
- flashlight
- sunblock
For more info on weather that week, contact Prayusha Pandey. We expect you to pack accordingly because we won't supply extras.
What will my day look like?
Jungle Trekking
Day's Schedule:
6:00 a.m. Wake Up
7:00 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Load Buses to the Forest
8:30 a.m. Drop off at the Amazons
8:45 a.m. Your tour begins
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. You get to explore the flora aka plant life of the forest. You get to discover lots of different species of plants. Go to your botanist director, Katie, for more info.
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch Hour
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Now you get to explore the fauna aka animal life of the forest. Be careful, there are many predators in the forest. If you want more info, contact Lacey, the zoologist.
4:15 p.m. Load Buses to head back to hotel
4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free Time
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dinner is served in the restaurant in the lobby
Have a good night's rest and get ready for the next day
June 7th- We hope you had fun. As your last day, you get this day to pack up, have a lunch, and last minute trips to the souvenir shop. Thank your directors and enjoy returning to your home.
Not satisfied enough? Want more? Don't worry, we have just the thing!
- Motorized Canoe Tours Up the River
- Piranha Fishing
- Amazonian Fisherman Excursion
- Alligator Spotting Guided Night Tour
- Visit to Amazonian Village
- Sunrise Cultural Tour
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Need More Info? Contact us!
Lacey Jones- Zoology Director. Contact me for questions about animals.
Prayusha Pandey- Weather Reporter. Contact me to pack your bags efficiently for your trip.
Chini Lahoti- Agent with all the deals and offers. Contact me for package.
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