The tropical rainforests of the world are located in the green areas on the map above. The tropical rainforest is the richest source of life on earth. It is a treasure chest of plant and animal life. What is a tropical rain forest? Where are they located? Why are they so important? You will learn the answers to these and many more exciting questions here.

To learn some basic information on rainforests, follow the links below.

• Climate
• Plants
• Animals
• Interesting Facts

To learn more about rainforests, visit these other web sites.

• Amazon Interactive
• Kid's Corner: Rainforest Action Network
• The Rainforest
• Rainforest Biome
• Rainforest Stories
• Tropical Rainforest Questions and Answers
• Tropical Rainforest Tour
• Toucan Sam's Rainforest Encyclopedia

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