The Rain forest Biome. by Lydia

Did you know...

lydiagoins — 2016-11-29 02:09:28 UTC

Tropical rain forest cover only 6% of Earth's surface?

Characteristics...

lydiagoins — 2016-11-29 02:16:01 UTC

Climate: Very hot & wet. 
Temperatures stay between 68-93 degrees. Precipitation stays any where between 50 & 260
Location: Central & South America, Africa, And South East Asia.

Climate Graph...

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Plants...

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1. Bromeliads 
2. Bengal Bamboo 
3. Orchids 
4. Jamba Plant 
5. Lianas

Animals...

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1. Chimpanzee 
2. Bengal Tiger 
3. Jaguars 
4. Parrot 
5. Toucan

Orchids...

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Their large roots enable the orchid to absorb water and nutrients.

Toucan...

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The toucan is very important to the Rain Forest because they help to disperse seeds from the fruits and berries they eat.

Lianas...

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They have adapted to life in the Rain Forest by having their roots in the ground and climbing high into the tree canopy to reach available sunlight.

Video...

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THE BIGGEST THREAT...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 16:38:56 UTC

Humans!! Humans are the biggest treats there are to the Rain Forest Biome. Before humans began to destroy the Rain Forest, the Rain Forest covered 15% of the Earths surface. But not anymore. Eventually there will not be any Rain Forest left on Earth. Humans destroy it so they can build bigger cities. That's not right. Maybe we should stop trying to build cities and worry bout the animals and habitats we are destroying.

Jaguars...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 16:56:31 UTC

All big cats have powerful muscles, which help them chase down prey, but are also handy for climbing trees where jaguars spend much of the day asleep.

Vegetation...

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They have adapted to life in the Rain Forest by having their roots in the ground and "borrowing" the nutrient from the plants that actually get to see the sunlight like Lianas.

Did you know...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 17:50:57 UTC

There is 2000 different plants that live in the Rain Forest that can potentially cure/fight cancer?

Fun fact...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 17:54:10 UTC

The largest rain forest in the world is the Amazon Rain Forest. It is located in South America.

Did you know...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 17:56:37 UTC

Each year we lose an area of the rain forest 2x the size of Florida... Because of HUMANS!!!

Common Fungi...

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1. Stink Horn Fungus
2. Bracket Fungus
3. Earth Star Fungus

Endangered Animal...

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The Jaguar (Panthera onca). The Jaguar is endangered because it is hunted for its fur. They are predators with very diverse diet. They will eat anything from a deer to a fish. They have thick bodies with massive jaws and short tails. Solitary animals. Can live up to 22 yrs and have between 1 & 4 cubs.

Jaguar picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 18:16:58 UTC

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/jaguar-animal/

Jaguar picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 18:19:22 UTC

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/630977/two-rare-jaguar-cubs-born-black-spotted-Kent-Wingham-Wildlife-Park

Effects...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 18:30:49 UTC

The Jaguar is a predator, which means it hunts and preys on other organisms for nutritional fulfillment. This also means the Jaguar is at the top of the food chain. When a consumer is taken of the food chain, a chain reaction occurs, in a sense.The Jaguar preys on roughly 85 different species. Those species will become over-populated.

Did you know...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-01 18:31:50 UTC

Been endanger for: the last 100 years.
Population: only 15,000
why is it endangered? Being over hunted for its fur.

Location...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 01:35:10 UTC

Amazon Rain Forest

Projects...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 01:38:22 UTC

http://www.defenders.org/jaguar/protecting-critical-habitat-jaguars

Video...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 01:38:50 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5iqc8iG0qU

Map...

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Sources...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 01:45:19 UTC

1. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/15953/0
2. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/j/jaguar/
3. http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/what.html

Website for picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 17:06:07 UTC

http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/toco-toucan/

website for picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 17:07:52 UTC

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi07-zU_9XQAhXFSCYKHa3XBCYQjhwIBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzoo.sandiegozoo.org%2Fanimals%2Fjaguar&psig=AFQjCNECVtB_v5ezbap5qsfV6_848cPoHg&ust=1480784874555736

website for picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 17:08:33 UTC

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjY8oXh_9XQAhVK8CYKHe-PCm4QjhwIBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emaze.com%2F%40AFZZOFLQ%2FThe-Rainforest&psig=AFQjCNGhZc4yn--h9_79rgwvG7RJa5sP7A&ust=1480784899521600

Website for picture...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 17:09:20 UTC

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiEisz2_9XQAhVD5yYKHSMKClAQjhwIBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uglyhedgehog.com%2Ft-101709-1.html&psig=AFQjCNFG-OQUg3nn2Cx1UZwyxKh1GtbaSw&ust=1480784945337735

Website for map...

lydiagoins — 2016-12-02 17:13:30 UTC

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjbn4Xd_tXQAhWI5iYKHS8OA0oQjB0IBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkids.nationalgeographic.com%2Fanimals%2Fjaguar%2F&psig=AFQjCNHx0Lama9FelLqvpUf3PRXh08VMeg&ust=1480784623316552