Julia's Amazon Rain Forest Travel Brochure 4j4350

BIOTIC &ABIOTIC F E AT U R E S

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Abiotic Features: Include temperature, humidity, soil composition and air. The amazon rainforest gets about 9 ft of water in the form of precipitation every year. Because the rainforest is filled with a variety of

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species, water is an essential need for survival. The soil in the amazon rainforest is filled with nutrients that help a variety of plants and trees grow. Biotic Features: Include frogs, snakes, and anteaters.The variety and role of plants within the rainforest help give this ecosystem its character. A rainforest is almost entirely self-watering; plants release water through transpiration, and this water becomes low-hanging clouds that produce rain and keep the rainforest humid. SYM BI OT I C RE LAT I ONS H I P Mutualism: When both the organisms involved in the process of biological interaction benefit from each other, it is known as a 'mutualism relationship’.The

The Amazon Rainforest is located in 9 different countries with 60% of it being located in Brazil. The rest of this exquisite rainforest is situated in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and

relationship between the capuchin monkeys and flowering trees in the tropical rainforests is the best example of mutualism in this biome. When the capuchin monkey feeds on nectar in these flowers, it gets pollen on its face which it eventually transfers to

French Guiana. While in theory you have 9 different places to experience the Amazon, we recommend to our travelers who seek to explore the rainforest to base themselves in one of the following countries: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia or Ecuador. These countries have an

other flowers in the process of feeding on them. In this way, the trees provide the capuchin species with food, while the capuchin monkey facilitates pollination of flowers of this tree.

excellent infrastructure for our visitors so you won’t need to worry about trying to navigate through the rainforest on your own and getting lost. This gigantic patch of natural beauty stretches itself over a staggering 2.1 million square miles and has earned its

Commensalism: When one of the two organisms involved benefits from the interaction, while the other remains unaffected. The ants manage to shake the floor as they march, which causes the insects on the forest floor to fly out. These insects are they happily snapped up by the birds. In this way, the birds benefit from the army ants, but the army ants are not benefited from the birds.

place on many travelers bucket list. From trekking through the the endless greenery to cruising along the powerful Amazon River, a trip to the Amazon rainforest is a fully immersive natural experience that gives people the opportunity to experience all the unique species of animals and plants, vast jungles and fascinating local tribes.

Experience The Amazon Rainforest “The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously products of its life activity…" -Buddha By: Julia Pabafikos E/F Even

C L I M AT E Since the Amazon rainforest is so large, temperatures vary depending on which areas of the rainforest you visit. However, since it's all within the same biome, there are averages across the board. The temperatures of the Amazon rainforest can reach highs of up to 91 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes drop to as low as 71 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Different sections of the rainforest experience different levels and periods of rainfall. While the average annual rainfall is almost 120 inches, some areas can get nearly 400 inches of rain a year. Overall, no matter where you go in the Amazon rainforest, you’re likely to feel the extreme humidity.

FOOD WEB Primary Producers are the organisms that produce the source of food for the rainforest. Producers are usually green plants and are essential for the survival of the community. An example of these in the Amazon Rainforest are the trees, shrubs, bromeliads and other plants Primary Consumers are the organisms or animals that eat the producer (the first animal to eat in the food chain) Examples of these in the Amazon Rainforest are the macaws, monkeys,

FLORA L ADAPTAT ION S : 1. Monkey Bush Vine: Grows on other plants and trees throughout the jungle and acts as a natural feeding source The flower is a vivid orange color which attracts many animals. 2. Amazon Water Lily: Grows in the waters of the Amazon river basin and protects itself from predators by growing thorns in its leaves. Has a large leaf surface that can grow up to 46 centimeters in diameter and up to 300 pounds 3. "Corpse Flower”: The largest flower in the world and lacks roots, stem, and leaves. Smells like rotten flesh and attract flies that serve as its pollinators. 4. Bromeliads: These flowers grow on the ground or on other plants.They also produce pineapple.

The Decomposers are bacteria and fungi that break-down dead bodies and waste and recycle matter for the producers to reuse. Examples of these in the Amazon Rainforest are mushrooms, insects and microorganisms

ion Fruit Flower: a vine that is often seen hanging in the canopy of trees. This flower is very distinct because of its white and purple color. Tribes use the leaves of the flower as pain relievers

Three Toed Sloth: related to the anteater. They are the world's slowest mammals. They spend the majority of their life in trees, and have special claws which enable them to hang from the branches.

Tapir: similar in shape to a pig. It is the largest herbivore in the Amazon, and has an excellent sense of smell and hearing. They are related to horses and rhino, and have changed very little in tens of millions of years.

FAUNA L A DAPTAT ION S : 1.

Macaws: Macaws are of the Parrot family. Extremely bright and colorful, with an enlarged beak and a facial feather.

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Howler Monkey: The largest species of 'New World monkeys'. They have a powerful call, which when sung in unison can be heard up to three miles away.

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Pink River Dolphin: Begin their lives grey, and only turn pink with age, an effect of their skin becoming more translucent, and thus the blood in their bodies becoming more visible.

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Jaguar: the largest cat in the Americas, though it ranks third in the entire world. A jaguar has the strongest bite force.

agouti, sloths and toucans. Secondary Consumers are the organisms or animals that eat the primary consumer. Examples of these in the Amazon Rainforest are the jaguar and boa constrictor.

Heliconia Flower (Lobster-Claw): (6 in-10 ft) in size; require warm and humid conditions to grow. Hummingbirds rely on Heliconia plants for food and nesting.

FUN FACT S: • The Amazon Rainforest is the biggest rainforest in the world • The Amazon Rainforest is twice the size of India. • It is thought that around 390 billion trees grow in the Amazon Rainforest. • There are around 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, 3,000 types of fish, 430 mammals and 2.5 million insects.

Example of the Biodiversity

Aerial Image of all the trees surrounding the River