Jungles are very specific types of dense forests that are part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. True rainforests have a thick tree canopy. It blocks most sunlight from reaching the ground.
As a result, there are few trees and little undergrowth at ground level in a rainforest. In contrast, the tree canopy in a jungle is much thinner.
It allows plenty of light to reach the ground. These areas also experience warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall. This allows vines, grasses, flowers, shrubs, and mosses to thrive on the jungle floor. Jungles are home to a huge variety of life. They contain more species of plants, insects, and animals per acre than anywhere else on Earth.
In fact, jungles are home to more than half the plant and animal species on the planet. What kind of animals call jungles home? There are also parrots, crocodiles, and big cats. The jungle areas of the Amazon rainforest are some of the wildest, densest on Earth. Are you ready to explore the jungle? Be sure to check out the following activities with a friend or family member:. Great question, Noah! Your original thoughts about jungles are correct, Reagan!
Jungles do have a lot of light. Rainforests and jungles are very similar, but do have a few differences. Rainforests have an extremely thick tree canopy, which blocks sunlight from reaching the ground.
However, a jungle's tree canopy is much thinner, so plenty of light does reach the ground! What did you learn about jungles, yesenia? Hi, liam! The last paragraph of this Wonder should help you discover the largest jungle in the world!
The jungle areas of the Amazon rainforest are some of the wildest, densest jungle areas on Earth. They're also home to the greatest variety of plant and animal species found anywhere! Thanks, Jordan! It is unfortunate that some people are mean to others. We appreciate your kindness, Jordan! Great question, Jack! We did some digging and found that the Amazon basin forest is million square kilometers, according to Global Forest Atlas!
We're sorry to hear that, Hailey. Do you still have a specific question about jungles? We hope you take a Wonder Journey to discover more information about jungles! Great question, Owen! Check out Wonder for more information! We hope you liked reading and learning more about jungles, too! Hi, Owen! We have not, but that sounds like it would be quite an adventure!
Have you been to the Amazon rainforest, Desi? That would be awesome! What do you imagine exploring the Amazon rainforest would be like, Desi? That's awesome! Great question, Wyatt! Have you added it to our Wonder Bank? Hi, Micuu! What are some of the facts you know about trees?
Hi, holden! We encourage you to read through this Wonder so that you can learn more about jungles! That's awesome to hear, Yosuke! What are a few facts you learned from reading this Wonder? We are undergoing some spring clearing site maintenance and need to temporarily disable the commenting feature. Something to consider when deciding which of the 9 countries, over which the Amazon spreads, that you want to visit.
Beyond the trees, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve is also home to a variety of native animals found nowhere else on the planet. Like the green pit viper and hump-nosed vipers.
If you need more motivation, Sri Lanka took out top spot on the lonely planets places to visit in Deriving its name from the thick forests of tall bamboo and dense ground cover of ferns, vines and other plants the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, is difficult to enter on foot.
The Impenetrable, Impenetrable Forest! Its impenetrability does come with a few perks, the forest is home to over half the planets endangered mountain gorillas. Here you can trek into the lush jungle and see our incredible ancestors first hand! The Daintree is more than just old plants. Within its borders, there are also gorgeous white sand beaches and an array of insects, birds, reptiles and mammals.
Many found nowhere else is the wild. You can explore the rainforest on the many walking tracks throughout or even drive around, stopping to explore the towns and butterfly sanctuaries as you do. Manu National Park is an incredible reserve in southern Peru with a wide variety of landscapes, flora and fauna. One of the most stunning environments is the Cloud Forest.
Cloud Forests are forests at such a high altitude that they are quite literally up in the clouds. The climate is generally much cooler leading to some unique and furry inhabitants like the spectacled bear. There are extensive trails through the park that you can explore on your own, or with a guide. Here humans are an easy prey to animals and mosquitoes. However, the jungle is beautiful and mystical, and if you wish to visit here anytime make sure you inform the required authorities beforehand!
They can arrange a few things or a local guide who can take you inside the jungles safe zones where you can have your share of exploring this beauty. The place is also home to various kinds of animals and insects including owl, spider, monkey, pumas and toucans, among others.
On the other hand, Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is one of the most interesting places where one can easily spot quetzal, monkeys, jaguars, snakes and butterflies, among others. Was this helpful? Join Us On Facebook Close. Been There, Done that? Share your Experience! Characters Remaining: Be the first one to review. Velo Towers. Asahi Beer Headquarters. The Cloud. Doha 9 High Rise Office Tower. Gate to the East.
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