What are the real facts Rainforest?
We all know that some facts about rainforests from Tarzan films, for example, the jungle is lush green vegetation, exotic animals, restless natives, and usually a few white men up to no good. But beyond the stereotypes, what are the real facts, the jungle? What is the situation of the world’s tropical forests, and why it is important to preserve? Here’s the fact of the jungle first: Tropical rainforests are the oldest ecosystems on earth – that have been evolving for 70-100 million years. The largest rainforest in the world is Amazonrainforest in South America, covering an area of about two thirds the size of the continental United States. To date, more than a quarter of a million square kilometers of Amazon rainforest have been cleared – about 17.5 percent of it. The temperature average rain forests remain relatively constant throughout the year, usually in the range of 75-80F. Mongabay lists the following countries with the highest tropical forest areas: 1) Brazil 2) Congo (Democrati
