Tropical Rainforests Tropical rainforests are found near the equator. It rains every day and tropical rainforests can get as much as 400 inches of rain each year. The seasons don't change and the average temperature is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. About half of the world s tropical rainforests are in Latin America. Other tropical rainforests can be found in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific islands.
Tropical rainforests are warm and wet.
The soil in the rainforest is nutrient-rich. The warm, wet conditions cause vegetation and animals to rot very quickly once they've died. Decaying plants and animals get recycled back into the soil. Lots of Life More than half of the world s species live in tropical rainforests. The moisture and the warm temperatures in the tropical rainforest are perfect for sustaining lots of different species of plants and animals.