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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

    Jul 9, 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

    Jul 16, 2026 · The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is home to around 40,000 plant species, nearly 1,300 bird species, 3,000 types of fish, more than 430 species of …

  4. Amazon rainforest - Wikipedia

    The rainforest likely formed during the Eocene era (from 56 million years to 33.9 million years ago). It appeared following a global reduction of tropical temperatures when the Atlantic Ocean had widened …

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

    Farming causes nearly 80 percent of global deforestation. That’s why we are transforming the way the world farms. Through sustainability programs and certification, we are protecting forests, healing the …

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

    Jul 21, 2026 · 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 …

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

    Rainforests are among the most complex and diverse ecosystems in the world. From their lush green canopies to shadowy forest floors, these important environments are bursting with unique wildlife. …

  8. Rainforest Habitat facts and photos | National Geographic Kids

    Rainforests are lush, warm, wet habitats. Trees in the rainforest grow very tall because they have to compete with other plants for sunlight. Kapok trees, which are found in tropical...

  9. Biome: Rainforest - NASA Science

    Dec 5, 2025 · There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator where it is warm. Temperate rainforests are found near the cooler coastal areas …

  10. Inside the World of Rainforests - Rainforest Alliance

    Aug 16, 2017 · Composed of millions of unique ecosystems, rainforests are the central nervous system of our planet—a hotbed of evolution, life, and diversity. Tropical rainforests are home to 80 percent of …