Worksheet 1a Postcards
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<strong>Worksheet</strong> 5b: Rainforest cards<br />
Central America<br />
This area was originally entirely covered by rainforest but<br />
much of it has now been cleared for farming.<br />
Animals<br />
The tiny country of Panama is home to more than 700<br />
species of birds.<br />
Countries<br />
All the countries in Central America have some<br />
rainforest cover. These are: Honduras, Guatemala, El<br />
Salvador, Belize, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica<br />
The Congo<br />
Found in Central Africa, the Congo rainforest is the<br />
world’s second largest tropical rainforest.<br />
Animals<br />
The African forest elephant has a smaller body and ears<br />
than the Savannah elephant and its tusks are straighter<br />
and point downward. It lives a secretive life in the dense<br />
undergrowth of the rainforests.<br />
Countries<br />
The Congo rainforest spreads across many countries but is<br />
mainly found in: Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic,<br />
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo<br />
South East Asia<br />
The rainforests found in south east Asia are the oldest<br />
on the planet – dating back to 70 million years ago!<br />
Animals<br />
Species such as the majestic Sumatran tiger and Javan<br />
rhino can only be found in the wild in south east Asian<br />
rainforests. Both animals are critically endangered with less<br />
than 50 Javan rhinos existing in the wild.<br />
Countries<br />
Rainforests can be found in many South East Asian<br />
countries but the biggest areas can be found in: Malaysia,<br />
Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia<br />
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