RainforestsSlideshow by, Alex DiederenTeammates are, Carter, Kyle, and Dillan

Where are Rainforests Located?

Rainforests are located in the Tropics

Most of the worlds Tropical Rainforests are located in South America

Temperate Rainforests are located in some temperate coasts.

Rainforests Climate The high temperature in the

rainforest is 85 the low is 70 The Tropical Rainforests are very

humid and quite warm Temperate rainforests are a cool

temperature and are humid like the Tropical Rainforest

both Rainforests receive a large amount of rain hence the name Rainforest

Rainforests close to the equator experience no seasons and those farther away can experience one wet and one dry season

Coccoloba Eve`s Umbrella Grows up to 80ft. Grown as potted

plant

Peacock Plant Broad leaf adaption Leaves fold up at night Red-purple leaves Striking markings on

upper regions of the leaf

Sacred Fig Leaves have drip tips

for quickly shedding water

Large, quick growing Born an epiphyte Sacred to Hindus and

Buddhists

Common Tree Shrew Has a liter of 1-3 Spends much time

on ground Climbs trees With

incredible agility

Flying Dragon Wing-like skin flaps

supported by ribs Tree to tree Eats ants and

termites

Vine Snake Thickness

of mans finger

If threatened puffs up

Hides in brush

Slow Loris Short-limbed Climber Nocturnal Strong hands

and feet

Gorilla Largest primate Arms strong Lowland and

Mountain Elder males

threaten invaders of territory

Rainforest Food Chain Producers canopy,

understory, vines, epiphytes, and flowering plants

herbivores- parrots, some bats, and most monkeys

Carnivores- jaguar, snakes, some mammals

Omnivores- monkeys, small mammals, some reptiles

Rainforest Food Chain Continued primary consumers- insects Secondary consumers- small mammals Tertiary consumers- larger mammals

Human Interferences With the Rainforest Deforestation Poaching Slash and burn Negative Some organizations

Conclusion Rainforest needs help Raise awareness The rainforest is a beautiful

place

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