100 Facts Rainforests – Bitesized Facts & Awesome Images to Support KS2 Learning

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Rainforests add water to the atmosphere through the process of transpiration, by which plants release water during photosynthesis from their leaves. Fact 16: There were around 6 million square miles of rainforest in the beginning, but now because of deforestation, there is only less than half of that still found in the world. Each layer experiences different levels of light, water and air, and plants and animals have adapted to survive in each specific layer. Scientists finally concluded that, for the seeds of the Calvaria Tree to sprout, they needed to first be digested by the dodo bird. Fact 10: Within four square miles of tropical rainforest, you will find 1500 flowering plant species, 750 types of trees, and many of these plants can help combat cancer.

There are hundreds of other interesting facts out there about rainforests that may surprise you as well. This moisture contributes to the formation of rain clouds, which release the water back onto the rainforest. Armed with dangerous poisons used in life-threatening situations,their bright colors warn predators to stay away. The canopy refers to the dense ceiling of leaves and tree branches formed by closely spaced forest trees.

Rainforests can be found in over 50 countries around the world, including Brazil, Congo, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Conservation efforts are essential to combat these threats and protect the future of the rainforest. Next there’s the understory layer, between the canopy and the forest floor – lots of birds, snakes and lizards live here. By the time it uncovered the massive 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, the independent media outlet Sarawak Report had built a solid reputation upon years of reporting about how corruption abets deforestation in Borneo.

Rainforests are home to thousands of animal species which are supported and sheltered by the rich plant life of the rainforest.

Teachers: Check out our Rainforest Science lessons to challenge your class to identify and classify rainforest plants and animals. Many commercially available antibiotics, anesthetics, antiseptics, cough mixtures, enzymes, hormones, laxatives, are also derived from rainforest plants and herbs. Check out these fascinating rainforest facts for KS2 children and teachers to learn more about the tropical rainforests of the world. Governments and donors must increase their direct, flexible, and less bureaucratic grant-making to those who have the profound knowledge and the means to make a real difference in preserving our planet’s future – Indigenous peoples, a new op-ed by Rainforest Foundation argues.

million acres, an area 15 times the size of Jakarta) burned in Indonesia between January and October 2023, according to environment and forest ministry data; El Niño and burning for new plantations contributed to this. In turn toucans and parrots developed large strong beaks, which serves as a nutcracker and provides them with many tasty meals.Rainforests also have many unique species, such as the poison dart frog, which uses its bright colors to warn predators of its toxicity.