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A rainforest is a forest that grows in an area with a high rainfall. Most rainforests receive over 2,000 mm (80 in.) of rain every year. Tropical Rainforests

Rainforests are located in South and Central America, Southeast Asia, West Africa and Australia. Location

Rainforests are home to a vast number of animals and plants. Large number of species live in them. Biota Red-eyed tree frogBromeliad plant

Just 50 years ago the tropical forests were 15% of the surface of the Earth, now there are only 6%. With deforestation of rain forests disappear hundreds of Deforestation thousands of species of rare birds, plants and animals, many of which are already on the verge of extinction.

These forests are called the "lungs of the earth." Tropical forests help to purify huge amount of air. Trees clean the air of carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Importance

The easiest way to help the rainforests is to donate money to the charity wildlife fund. You can also join an organization that protects forests and become a volunteer. Try not to use furniture which is made of rainforest wood. How we can help?