The Rainforest FactsIt is estimated that rainforest now cover less

than 6 % of the earth’s surface.Scientist believe that more than half of the

world’s plants and animals live in the rainforest biomes.

There are more different kinds of trees in the rainforest than any other parts of the world.

Many of the medicines we use come from the rainforest.

Bengal Tiger

Dawn Bat

Jambu Fruit Dove

Wagler’s Pit Viper

Bengal Bamboo

Jambu

Kapok Tree

Curare

Climate of the RainforestAll the rainfall makes the climate very humid.The rainforest climates are near the equator

so there is more sun.The average temperature in a rainforest is

about 77 degrees F.The average yearly rainfall is more than 150

cm. In a month the rainfall can be more than 4

inches.

Websites Used for Pictures and Information

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm

http://chalk.richmond.edu/education/projects/webunits/biomes/rainforest.html