The living conditions are different in each layer. Rainforests Rainforests are living emeralds which adorn our world with rare beauty and natural wonders. Tropical rainforests are found in 85 countries around the world. Ninety percent of these forests are concentrated into fifteen countries, each country containing over 10 million hectares each. Rainforest A rain forest is a moist, densely wooded area usually found in a warm, tropical wet climate.
Rainforests are the tropical forest of the earth's equatorial zone.
Where The Wild Things Grow Certain environmental conditions must be present in order for the delicate balance of rainforest to be held intact. Rainforests Because rainforests are in tropical areas, they have a very hot, wet climate. Temperatures can be above 24 degrees centigrade all year round and rainfall levels can be up to 2,400mm a year. A typical forest in the United States contains from 5 to 12 different kinds of trees, while a typical rainforest may have over 300 different kinds. Tropical Rainforests Tropical rainforests are the Earth's oldest living ecosystems.