TROPICAL RAINFOREST FACTS

Tropical Rainforest Tree Facts

Banana Tree
Banana Tree

Introduction

When you enter a tropical rainforest the first thing you are bound to notice are the towering trees that block out all but a little of the sun light. In fact most of the plants in a tropical rainforest are trees. These amazing plants reach heights of 150 feet (45.7 meters) and taller. They provide food and shelter for many of the rainforest animals. There are more different species of trees in the rainforests of the world than anywhere else on the earth. There are often several hundred species within a few acres. On this page you will find a list of interesting facts about the trees that grow in tropical rain forests written for both adults and kids. This information includes how they have adapted for survival.

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General Tropical Rainforest Tree Facts

Tropical Rainforest Tree Adaptations

List of Some Tropical Rainforest Trees