Tropical rain forests cover only 6% of the earth's surface, but contain more than half of the species of plants and animals in the world.
Tropical rain forests have high rainfall throughout the year, reaching an average of 250 cm per year.
Tropical rain forests store more than 100 billion tons of carbon in their biomass, more than carbon dioxide gas reserves in the atmosphere.
Amazon Rain Forest is home to native tribes, including Yanomami and Kayapo, who have lived there for thousands of years.
Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% of oxygen in the world and converts carbon dioxide into oxygen through the process of photosynthesis.
Tropical rain forests have different layers. The top layer is filled with towering trees, while the lower layer consists of covered plants, vines, and shrubs.
Tropical rain forests accommodate many species of rare plants and have not been found elsewhere in the world.
About 70% of modern medicines used today come from natural ingredients found in tropical rain forests.
Tropical rain forests experience a large deforestation due to human activities such as agriculture and oil palm plantations.
Tropical rain forests play an important role in maintaining global climate balance and slowing climate change.
