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Shrouded in a blanket of clouds, they awaken. Their
canopies of green glitter in the sun. Their wildlife start to
slither, chirp, and growl and one of the planet's richest
ecosystems comes to life.

Rainforests are the oldest living ecosystems on the planet.
Some can trace their origins to over 70 million years ago,
back to a time when dinosaurs still roam the earth. While the
giant reptiles have disappeared, rainforests continue to
thrive, growing on every continent except Antarctica.

Two types of rainforests are scattered across the globe
temperate and tropical. Temperate rainforests are mainly
found in the mid latitudes often near cooler coastal
mountainous regions. Tropical rainforests are primarily
located in warmer climates between the Tropic of Cancer
and the Tropic of Capricorn.

As their names imply, temperate and tropical rainforests are
the wettest forests on earth, receiving up to about thirty-
three feet of rain per year. This precipitation plays a critical
role in creating an exceptionally lush and biologically
diverse habitat.

While rainforests only make up about six percent of the
Earth's surface area, they are home to over half of the
world's plant and animal species. This biodiversity creates
benefits that extend far beyond the rainforest boundaries.
Rainforest plants produce an assortment of food items in
addition to ingredients useful in everyday products and
medicines. In fact an estimated 70% of the plants used in
cancer treatments are only found in rainforests.

On an even larger scale, rainforests help to stabilize the
planet's climate. It's lush green vegetation regulate global
temperatures by absorbing massive amounts of radiation
from the sun. They also absorb in vast amounts of carbon
dioxide and convert them into oxygen, about 40 percent of
the planet's breathable air.

Over the past few centuries, rainforests have disappeared
at an alarming rate. Factors such as economic inequality,
human development, and demand for natural resources
have fueled the deforestation of these rich ecosystems.

At the current rate, rainforests which have survived for over
70 million years may completely disappear within the next
century. But through educational campaigns, sustainable
logging practices, and cooperation with local communities,
deforestation may begin to slow down, helping preserve
rainforests for many generations to come.

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Shrouded in a blanket of clouds, they awaken. Their canopies of green glitter in the sun. Their wildlife start to slither, chirp, and growl and one of the planet's richest ecosystems comes to life. Rainforests are the oldest living ecosystems on the planet.

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Many people are afraid of bees because of their sting, but bees are actually very useful insects. They play a vital role in the plant life cycle by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Many crops depend on bees for fertilization. Bees also produce honey that people use for food and beeswax that is used in candles and other products.

There are more than 20,000 species of bees. Some of the best known - and most helpful - are honeybees and bumble bees.

All bees live in colonies that consist of one queen bee and many drones and worker bees. The queen and the worker bees are female, and the drones are male. The drones have only one job, which is to mate with the queen been. The queen bee has only one job, which is to lay eggs.

The worker bees have many jobs. They collect pollen; clean, cool, and protect the hive; and care for the queen and her offspring. The job that each worker bee does depends on its stage of development. Young bees work inside the hive, while older bees work outside.

The worker bees also select and nurture a new queen if the current queen dies. They select a young larva and feed it royal jelly.

Most worker bees live only 5-6 weeks, but the queen can live up to 5 years!

Many bees, such as the honeybee, die after they sting because the stinger is pulled from their body. Bumble bees are normally not aggressive​ but will sting to protect their nests. They have a painful sting and because their stinger is not pulled from their body, they can sting multiple times and don't die after they sting.

Sadly, many honeybees are disappearing as a result of colony collapse disorder and researchers don't know why. Honeybees are vital to our ecosystem because they help pollinate many fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

There are some things you can do to help native bees. Try some of these ideas:

Plant flowers that attract bees

Allow wild dandelions and clover, a favorite of bees, to grow in your yard

Purchase honey from local beekeepers

Limit or eliminate the use of commercial pesticides

Start a beehive (It helps the bees and is very educational!)

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Learn About Bees with These Fun Printables

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Many people are afraid of bees because of their sting, but bees are actually very useful insects. They play a vital role in the plant life cycle by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Many crops depend on bees for fertilization.

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