We haven't even discovered them all yet, but it's verging on the 100,000 mark
There are multiple keystone species that live in the tropical rainforests. A couple of these species are cassowaries and agoutis.
Well, it is home to most of the animal and plant species on earth, so I guess yeah!
They have the most species.
a new species of vegetarian piranhas
Tropical rainforest
Over 50% of the Earth's species live in tropical forests. Approximately 80% of all insect species live in tropical rainforests.
Australia has more than two types of rainforest. Australia has tropical rainforests, sub-tropical rainforests, warm temperate rainforests and cool temperate rainforests.
Deserts and rainforests
All existing species of tarsiers live in the canopy of the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
All existing species of tarsiers live in the canopy of the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Tropical rainforests have been a breeding ground for vaccines for centuries. The indigenous plants there have compounds in them which are priceless to the medical world. A single species of berries, for example, could provide the cure for cancer.
Where Are Rainforests Located?Tropical rainforests are located near the equator. Fifty seven percent of all tropical rainforests are found in Latin America. One third of the world's tropical rainforests are in Brazil. Other tropical rainforests are located in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands (25% of the world's tropical rainforests) and West Africa (18%).