More about tropical rainforest

Although they cover a small area – less than 2% of Earth’s surface – rainforests are home to about half the life on Earth. The spreading structure of the tropical rainforest canopy means there are more places for plants to grow and animals to live. The canopy offers many unique sources of food and shelter. For example, there are plants in the canopy called bromeliads that store water in their leaves. Frogs use these pockets of water like ponds for hunting and laying their eggs. Since all their needs are met in the canopy, some frog species spend all their lives there. A closed canopy of 80-foot tall trees. Light is available at the top and greatly diminished below it.