Rainforest and Rainforest Animals: List of 50+ Animals that Live in the Rainforest
What are Rainforests? Rainforests are a special type of forests found in areas of hot and humid environment and heavy rainfall. They have been around for millions of years and contain over half of all living things in the world. Located near to the equator , these forests are rich in wildlife , plants are broad-leaved and evergreen and grow in three layers: undergrowth, intermediate trees and shrubs, canopy. Rainforests are home to half of the worlds plants and animals . There are two types of rainforests: temperate rainforests tropical rainforests Rainforest Layers There are five layers of plants in the rainforest. These are: The emergent layer The canopy The understory The undergrowth Forest floor There are animals that only live in the canopy for example and similarly, animals that only live in the undergrowth. Similarly , there are plants which don't even have their roots in the soil. Lianas are a vine like plant that get all their water from the rainfall....
