
Rainforest - National Geographic Society
May 30, 2025 · A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees that receives a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are likely Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their …
Rainforest | Definition, Plants, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Rainforest, luxuriant forest, generally composed of tall, broad-leaved trees and usually found in wet tropical uplands and lowlands around the Equator. Rainforests usually occur in regions …
Rainforest - Wikipedia
Rainforests are characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, high humidity, the presence of moisture-dependent vegetation, a moist layer of leaf litter, the presence of …
Rainforest: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory
Few plants are found on the floor of the forest due to the lack of sunlight. However, the hot, moist atmosphere and all the dead plant material create the perfect conditions in which bacteria and …
What is a rainforest? - The Institute for Environmental Research …
Jun 16, 2025 · A rainforest is a vibrant and ecologically crucial terrestrial biome characterized by high rainfall (typically over 80 inches per year), high humidity, and a dense canopy of trees. …
Rainforest Ecosystems | Biodiversity Climate and Conservation
Explore the intricacies of rainforest ecosystems, including biodiversity, climate influences, and the vital role these habitats play in sustaining global health
What is a Rainforest? | Rainforest Alliance
Aug 16, 2017 · Tropical rainforests are home to 80 percent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, all squeezed into a narrow strip of equatorial land. They are also home to millions of human …
Learn about rainforests | Rainforest Concern
Learn all about the world's rainforests, why they are important and what you can do to help.
Exploring Rainforest Ecosystems: The Key to Supporting Global …
Jan 25, 2025 · Discover how rainforest ecosystems nurture diverse species, maintain ecological balance, and contribute to global biodiversity in this insightful exploration.
All About Rainforests - WORLD RAINFOREST FUND
Rainforests have more species of animals and plants than any other ecosystem on Earth: half of the Earth's species! Rainforests are the most biodiverse ecosystems on land on Earth, …