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  1. 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 epiphytes and lianas and …

  2. Rainforest | Definition, Plants, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    May 27, 2026 · 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 …

  3. Rainforest - National Geographic Society

    6 days ago · 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 present form for …

  4. Tropical rainforest | Definition, Characteristics, Location, Climate ...

    A tropical rainforest is a luxuriant forest found in wet tropical uplands and lowlands near the Equator. Tropical rainforests are dominated by broad-leaved trees that form a dense upper canopy and …

  5. Amazon rainforest - Wikipedia

    The Amazon rainforest, [a] also called the Amazon jungle, Amazonia, or simply the Amazon, is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South …

  6. Tropical rainforests: Earth’s richest ecosystems - Natural History Museum

    Tropical rainforests are exceptionally diverse, complex ecosystems and they’re home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet.

  7. Rainforest Habitat facts and photos | National Geographic Kids

    Rainforest habitat facts and photos There are rainforests in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The biggest rainforest is the Amazon rainforest. It’s about the size of the contiguous …

  8. Rainforest Alliance | Creating a Better World for People and Nature

    Jun 24, 2026 · When you choose products with the Rainforest Alliance little green frog, you’re supporting a better world for people and nature.

  9. The Amazon Rainforest - Education

    Occupying much of Brazil and Peru, and also parts of Guyana, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Suriname, French Guiana, and Venezuela, the Amazon River Basin is the world’s largest drainage system. The …

  10. Rainforests 101 | National Geographic - YouTube

    Mar 29, 2019 · Rainforests are home to over half of the world's plant and animal species. Learn about tropical and temperate rainforests, how they contribute to the global ...