In monsoonal areas, there is a real dry season. Almost all rain forests lie near the equator. Typical Flora Types of plants in the rainforest include , Bromeliads , Lianas , Orchids , Strangler Fig , Stilt/Prop Roots , Carnivorous Plants , Bamboo , Coconut Tree , Mangora , Tulan , Jambu and many more. Typical Fauna There are many types of animals in the rainforest for example , Elephant , Tiger , Chimpanzee , Bat , Lion , Eagle , Dove , Cobra , Orangutan , Monkey , Rhinoceros and Pit Viper. Ecological Concerns There is a lot of deforestation, as people cut down the trees to make paper, get wood and other stuff.
Lightning sets about 10,000 forest fires every year in the United States. 17. In one day a hurricane can release enough energy to supply all of the nation’s electrical needs for about six months. 18. The highest temperature ever recorded in the United States was 134 degrees F at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California.
The Burmese python is an excellent swimmer and needs a permanent source of water for survival. They can be found in grasslands, marshes, swamps, rocky foothills, woodlands, river valleys, and jungles with openings. The Burmese can live from 20 to 25 years in the wild, and can grow up to but not limited to 23 feet in length. The largest known Burmese python is 49 feet discovered in Indonesia. They can weigh up to 200 pounds and are native to jungles and grassy marshes.
The tropical rainforest biome occupies the area 100 North and South of the equator, where the yearly insolation and precipitation is abundantly high. These conditions provide optimum growing conditions for the flora that thrive in this region. Precipitation is the chief determinant of the overall type of vegetation and thus ecosystem development, however soil nutrients is the main limiting factor to the growth for such tropical vegetation. The climate of this biome is characteristically hot and humid, with an unwavering constant yearly temperature of 270C that rarely exceeds 320C. Despite this, the diurnal temperature can vary as much as 10-150C due to the waxing and waning cloud cover throughout the day.
BASIC FACTS and CHARACTERISTICS: The taiga represents 29 percent of the world’s forest cover. It contains many animals includes 85 species of mammals, 130 species of fish, 32,000 species of insects, 300 species of birds and 300 species of fish! Another amazing fact about the taiga is that the coldest temperature in the Northern hemisphere has been recorded there, which is -65 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the taiga is covered by evergreens. The taiga, is prone to small wildfires because the trees have adapted to the climate and have thick bark which is protective against damaging wildfires.
In this case study we will be looking closely at the tropical rainforest in the Amazonia region of South America. Where is this Rainforest? The term, Amazon rainforest, is used to basically talk about the moist and broadleaved region of what is known as the Amazon Basin, which is around 7 million km squared and covers areas of mainly Brazil, Colombia, Peru and many more South American countries. This rainforest accounts for around 50% of the world’s remaining rainforests. Amazonian rainforests contain the biggest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest that there is to be found.
Comprising more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes, the Great Migration constitutes the last surviving multi-species migration on the planet. From the end of June onwards, millions of freshly arrived brown and black dots scatter the great plains of the Mara, making this Natural Wonder of the World even more wondrous. Experiencing the Great Migration with Basecamp adds another layer to witnessing this Natural Wonder of the World. A Safari with our Maasai Guides is a life-changing experience that will provide you with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the intricate details of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. No one knows the Mara like the Maasai: they are the true nature specialists.
Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain. It is a circle of stones. People began building Stonehenge about 5,000 years ago, dragging each stone into place. Stonehenge is situated on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire. England covers over 50,000 square miles (130 439 square kilometres) and is the largest of the countries comprising the island of Britain, covering about two-thirds of the island.
Amazon Awareness The South American Amazon is a magnificent place with beautiful sceneries and great landscapes. It hosts many types of spectacular animals like the toucan and chimpanzee, and is home to more than 30 million people. The amazon is 1.4 billion acres of dense forests (Amazon). It also has millions of species along with 40,000 plant species, 3,000 fresh water species, and more than 370 types of reptiles (Amazon). The issue our group chose was the deforestation of the Amazon in South America.
Others live in rivers and lakes that have outlets to the ocean. Bull Sharks have been known to swim up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, MO. Sharks vary in size and habits, Whale Sharks are the largest of the shark species and the largest of all fish. The Whale Shark grows up to 40 feet (12 meters) and weighs over 15 tons (14 metric ton). The Whale Shark is twice the size of an average African elephant.