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Amazon Rainforest
Located mainly in Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. The Amazon covers 1.4 billion acres and boasts the most diverse wildlife in the world as well. Questions about the Amazon rainforest can be found here.
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What are the rare animals in the Amazon rainforest?
Golden Lion Tamarind Monkey: Golden Lion Tamarind Monkey (scientific name Leontopithecus rosalia) is found in the lowland coastal region of the state of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). It is included in the endangered species list as the extent of its occurrence is less than 5,000 km². The reason for its population decline is humans hunting for its magnificent fur.
Chimpanzee: Chimpanzee (scientific name Pan troglodytes) are found almost all over the world, especially in the African forests. Though the chimpanzee is a widespread and abundant species of apes, their population has declined in the past few decades, mainly because of human exploitation and loss of habitat.
Gorilla: In the Red Data List, gorilla (scientific name Gorilla gorilla) is classified as critically endangered species. It is estimated that about 80 percent of the population has become extinct in the last three generations (one generation is 22 years). The cause for its declining population is hunting, change in habitat quality and disease-induced mortality. The gorilla is most abundant in the rainforests of West Central Africa.
Orangutan: Orangutan (scientific name Pongo abelii) is listed in the critically endangered species, as the population decline is estimated to about 80 percent in the last 75 years. It is found in the Southeastern rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. Habitat destruction and hunting are major threats to orangutans.
Bengal Tiger: Bengal tiger (scientific name Panthera Tigris ssp. Tigris), occurs mostly in India. It is also found in Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal. According to biologists, poaching and habitat loss are the primary causes for decline in its population.
Jaguar: Jaguar (scientific name Panthera onca), the largest cat in the Americas, are found in Mexico, and the rainforests of Central and South America. It is classified as near threatened species. Hunting is the major cause for its population decline.
Toucan: Toucan (scientific name Pan troglodytes) are mostly found in the rainforests of Central and South America. The majors threats to its population are loss of habitat and capture for commercial pet markets.
Harpy Eagle: Harpy eagle (scientific name Harpia harpyja) is a near threatened species. It is found in the lowland rainforests of Central and South America. The harpy eagle is endangered mainly because of habitat loss and hunting.
Manatee: According to IUCN Red List, Manatee (scientific name Trichechus senegalensis) is classified as vulnerable species. It occurs in the coastlines and rivers of rainforest regions of Africa, Caribbean, Amazon Basin and Florida. Loss of habitat is the cause for its decreasing population. If the present situation continues, there is a probability that about 30 percent of the Manatees will be extinct in the next three generations (90 years).
Gray Mouse: The gray mouse (scientific name Microcebus murinus), which was abundant in the 1990s, is classified as least concern/lower risk species. It is native to Madagascar. There is no major threat to this species. However, it is believed that change in the habitat quality may result in the decrease in the number of gray mouse species.
How much rain falls each year in a amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rain forest gets 9 feet of rain each year (2000ml). In the Rainy season it gets between 152-457cm. In the non-rainy season it gets 76-245cm.
What are the types of flowers in the Amazon rainforest?
the most known flower in the amazon rainforest is the orchid because its grows all around the forest and the have little babies come to and also people go out there and plant their favorite to just remind them on the fun time they had down there iknow this because i did it once and it was amazing
What animals are top predators in the Congo?
bonobo(also known as the Pygmy Chimpanzee) and the normal chimpanzee.
What are the water conditions of the amazon rainforest?
the environment in the Amazon Rainforest is very natural. Since it is very humid and wet it affects the layers. The layers are: forest floor, understory layer, canopy layer and emergent layer. These layers are caused by the climate and that affects the environment. There are many animals in the Amazon Rainforest. The green leaf area of plants and trees in the rainforest varies by about 25% as a result of seasonal changes. Leaves expand during the dry season when sunlight is at a maximum, then undergo abscission in the cloudy wet season. These changes provide a balance of carbon between photosynthesis and respiration.
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What is the annual rainfall of a tropical rainforest?
I would say it is round about 2104mm of annual rainfall(2 meters)
the tropical rain forest gets 90 percent of rain fall
Do monkeys live in Amazon rainforest?
There are tropical rainforests in many parts of the world, and these are home to many kinds of monkeys and other primates. For the most part, the moneys live in the trees within the rainforest where they are safest from predators that prowl the ground, though they still may be caught when they come down from the trees or when a predator climbs upward in search of prey.
What physical features are in the Amazon rainforest?
The main features of the amazon rainforest are: the location, the wildlife and the climate.
Why is the Amazon Rainforest in danger?
Due to defforestation there is loss of habitat. When there is loss of habitat organisms stay where they are and die or move to a place where there is avalible resorces. When this happens more competitivness in the ecosystem arises. This results in loss of species.
What plants are found in the Amazon rainforest?
There's a variety of plants that grow in the rainforest. There are Bamboo, banana, Brazil nuts, cocoa beans, coconuts, ferns, pineapple, star fruit, mangoes, guava, oranges, berries. There are also a variety of spices such as: cinnamon, cloves, ginger.
Why is the Amazon rainforest deforestation taking place?
Deforestation is happening because we humans are buying all the wooden furniture which is making companies want to produce more. It is happening because there are not many trees left so they have to cut down the forests.
Climate facts about the Amazon rainforest?
Well, so many people just put a wrong answer or something random. So, I have some advice, go on wikipedia. Yes I know people can go in and change stuff but there truly always is accurate information. Sorry I wasted your time. I'm just so annoyed.
What percentage of sunlight reaches the understorey layer of the amazon rainforest?
Only about 2-5 percent. Because the huge broad-leaf canopies absorb most of the light. As a result the vegetation on the floor of tropical rain forests tends to be vegetation adapted to low levels of light (bromeliads, dotter vines, fungi, lichens).
What would you see in the amazon rainforest?
1. Piranha (pronounced peer-AHN-ya) Small but vicious, sharp-toothed fish which attack men and animals in swarms, devouring them in minutes.
2. Giant catfish, reportedly up to 19 feet long, which have been known to snatch natives right off of their small boats.
3. A tidal wave which runs bank-full up the estuary for miles when the ocean tide rises higher than the mouth of the river.
What is the longitude and latitude of rainforests in general?
Tropical Rain forests are located between the tropics (20 degrees above or below the Equator), but temperate rain forests exist well outside that line, like the pacific northwest in America or on the Japanese mainland of Honshu.
Why is the amazon rainforest called a rainforest?
It is called a rainforest because of the precipitation and humidity. There are heavy rains during at least part of the year, and a dense canopy of trees traps a lot of moisture in the air below. The rainforests are in tropical regions where the average temperature (and therefore the relative humidity) is comparatively high.
It rains a lot, in a forest.
When is it coolest in the Amazon rainforest?
In a tropical rainforest, the temperature almost never rises above 93 degrees F (34 degrees C) or drops below 63 degrees F ( 20 degrees C). In many cases, the average temperature for the hottest month is 25 degrees F (1-3 degrees C) higher than the average temperature for the coldest month. I hope that helps you!
Why do the brazillian government continue to let the amazon rainforest get cut down?
The Brazilian government encouraged mining, logging, and farming to increase jobs and products to export.
What are some other biomes close the amazon rainforest?
a tropical rainforerst is mostly hot and miost has a constant warmth and over 15 million of species including plants and animals live throughout this biome
What are the industries in the Amazon rainforest?
i have no idea, but i know Iron ore mining has something to do with it
