Charles Darwin and the Galapagos islands

Charles Darwin was an evolutionist
who came to the Galapagos islands
because the Galapagos was isolated
from the rest of the world.His description
of the rain forest was that it was a wonderful tropical
paradise.

There are many volcanoes on these islands.

The Galapagos islands have a lot of reptiles.

lava lizard

gecko

Amazon Video 1

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the Anaconda

The Anaconda lives near water in swamps. It is a type of boa and is the largest snake in the world that is living today. There are 2 types of Anacondas, green and yellow [yellow is smaller]. Anacondas are nocturnal, which means they sunbathe during the day and hunt during the night. Its extensive mouth can swallow larger animals than the anaconda itself! This viperous snake can give birth to 20 to 100 snakes! The Anaconda is just one of the many fascinating creatures of the Amazon

Pitcher Plants

AN INTERESTING PLANT IN THE RAIN FOREST IS THE PITCHER PLANT.

THESE PLANTS HAVE A SLIPPERY TIP SO WHEN A FLY LANDS ON IT THEY FALL IN.

INSIDE THE PITCHER PLANT IS DIGESTIVE FLUID THAT TAKES THE NUTRIENTS IN THE FLY.

SOME PITCHER PLANTS EAT RATS INSTEAD LIKE THIS ONE.

TREES OF THE AMAZON

THESE ARE SOME OF THE TREES OF THE AMAZON.

THIS IS CALLED THE MANGO TREE.IT GROWS IN THE AMAZON AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

THIS IS CALLED THE KAPOK TREE. IT GROWS IN THE AMAZON .

THIS IS THE FOXTAIL PALM TREE. IT CAN BE USED TO TREAT SOME DISEASES.
IT GROWS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.

THIS IS THE COCONUT TREE.TO GET THE SWEET MILK INSIDE,YOU HAVE TO CRACK IT.

IT GROWS ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE TROPICS.

Amazon Awareness

Did you know that in 2008, amazon snakes including a 10 foot long anaconda invaded a city bordering the amazon? Why? Because amazon space is running out. We have to figure out how to get our needs without destroying the amazon. In 2008, the destruction in the amazon was bigger than it had been in 4 years. Hopefully, a team called the Arc of Fire will stop illegal logging or deforestation. Remember, if we don't change our ways, scientists predict the amazon will be gone in 2030.