The African Rainforest
A Biodiversity Photo Document Project by Fariha Hossain
In Brief:
The African rainforest is located mostly in Central and West Africa, near the Congo river basin, and also the island of Madagascar. It covers a big portion of Africa, with approximately 3.6 million square kilometres of covered land. This lush place is home to many diverse species, both on land and in the water. The rainforest is humid due to the daily rainfall and the hot sun evaporating the rainwater into steam. This allows organisms easy access to water; an essential for survival. The African rainforest is composed of Secondary Forests, Non-Forests, and Swamps/Flooded Forests.
Many animals call the African rainforest their home, including: Unfortunately, this bright and beautiful place is in danger. The main threats to the rainforest being deforestation/logging and hunting. Humans are those who threaten this environment, although they are also those who try to save it through many conservation projects and programs around the world. Although, like all ecosystems, the rainforest is threatened, one way to maintain this ecosystem is by maintaining the biodiversity found there. Biodiversity is important to having a having a viable ecosystem. It is essential for all types of life in any type of ecosystem to ensure their survival. |
Seen above is a map of Africa, which separates the difference regions of said continent. The African rainforest is pointed out in deep green.
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