Why are tropical rain forest so densely populated with flora and fauna?
Because they get a lot of rain,
and are in the tropics, so they
also get a lot of sun, or energy.
Why do many animals live in the forest?
Because there are various kind of things present which are required for the animals to survive. For instance, animals who live in the forest will have a food source in the forest, and it will be an ideal place for them to live.
Are elephants habitats in the rainforest?
They live on the floor of the rain forests and eat nuts and fruits that fall to the ground
What are the 3 biggest threats to rainforests?
Threats to rainforest ecosystemsAs we have seen previously, rainforests are subjected to a range of natural disturbances, mainly due to cyclones and storm damage, but also drought, fire and volcanic eruptions are other natural processes that effect rainforest ecology. Human activities are increasingly having a major impact on tropical rainforest via deforestation and degradation (Figure 7, Figure 8). There are about 109 ha of tropical forests in the world and about 1% per annum is converted and degraded each year to other land uses, namely;
How much snow does a rainforest get?
Tropical rainforests never get snow. Mid-latitude rain forests, such as in southeastern Alaska, get many feet annually.
What is human life like in a tropical rainforest?
rainforests are very diverse places im not an expert but you find a large asortment of reptiles, amphibions, mammels, birds, araknids, insects, fish and of course plants....... just about any type of life form lives there....i suggest watching a video on youtube im sure there are many
What is the smelliest plant in the rainforest?
The corpse flower is the stinkiest flower in the rain forest.
What changes result from cutting down old forests?
This will lessen the amount of fresh oxygen put in to the atmosphere, because when plants(trees, grass, phytoplankton) they are taking in carbon dioxide and then puting out fresh oxygen for animals and humans to breathe.
What is the temperature of the tropical rain forest in the summer?
There is no summer (or indeed winter) season in tropical rain forrests (they ate TROPICAL) so there is no possible answer to this question.
What is the main rain forest in Peru called?
The Peruvian Amazon is the name of the main rainforest in Peru.
Anteaters can be found in tropical dry forests, rainforests, grasslands and savannas. The silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) is an arboreal specialist that is most commonly found in rainforest. The tamandua are arboreal and terrestrial opportunists in regards to terrain and food resources. They are most commonly found in dry forests near streams and lakes. The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is almost entirely terrestrial and usually found in grasslands and savannas. It is a solitary animal, found in many habitats, including grasslands, deciduous forests, and rainforests. It feeds mainly on ants and termites, sometimes up to 30,000 insects in a single day.
The Anteater is found in central and South America in forests and swampy regions.
What is happening to preserve the Jaguars in the Amazon?
Many organizations are raising the public\'s consciousness and funding preservation efforts to prevent jaguars in the Amazon from becoming extinct.
What type of tree did Abraham Lincoln cut down?
No he didn't because the story is about George Washington and how he chopped the cherry tree not Abraham Lincoln cutting down an apple tree.
How much rain does North Carolina get every year?
Averages somewhere between 43" to 46" depending on the data your looking at. That's the historical average right now. But the south east in general hasn't really seen their yearly averages in quite a while...
Why is it always hot and wet near the equator?
Generally, the equator receives the direct or almost direct and vertical rays of the sun. Due to this the rays fall on a smaller area and the heating effect of the rays with reference to the area of heating increases. Hence it is hotter at the equator as compared to the other parts of the earth.
How much rainforest is cut down a second?
no they are trying to cut down on cutting down trees but not every second
What is the only rain forest in the US and US territory and where is it located?
thats what im asking you!!
What will happen to the animals if the rainforest is destroyed?
Animals will loose their home and try to survive , most likely they wont.