Rainforests
By: Alex Ong
All About Rainforests
Rain forests can be found all over the world. They can be found in Central America, South America, Asia, The Pacific Islands, and Africa. The climate in the rain forest can be very wet and warm. Most rain forests get over 100 inches of rain a year.
Plants and Animals Found in Rainforests
Toucan
These large colorfully billed birds are often spotted in rainforests
Victorian Water Lily
This giant water lily can be up to 3 meters in diameter
Jaguar
This fierce cat is the third largest feline after the lion and tiger
Are Rain Forests In Danger?
As you may know rain forests are in great danger. In the past rain forests covered more than 14% of the earths land. Now, with rain forests covering a mere 2% they house more than half the worlds animals. 93,000 square miles of rain forest are cut down a day for lumber and housing.