Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rainforest?
A tropical rainforest is an ecosystem that is between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This specific type of ecosystem receives high amounts of rainfall and high average temperatures.
Where are the majority of the tropical rainforests located?
Many tropical rainforests are found near the Equator. They are in Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and West Africa. To learn more general information about tropical rainforests, visit the "About the Park" tab.
What is Lear International Park known for?
Lear International Park is known for the preservation of the endangered Lear's Macaws. Although we care for many endangered species, we specialize in protecting these beautiful macaws from illegal bird trades and work in conserving their receding habitats.
Do we have to be concerned about the future of rainforests?
Yes. Many tropical rainforests have been found to be getting smaller in size. Humans use over 90,000 square miles of tropical rainforests each year, causing major deforestation. This is creating many problems to our Earth, including the increase of the release of carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming, causing the removal of homes and deaths for many animals. Please see the "Human Impact on the Park" for more information about why we should be concerned and take action to preserve this ecosystem.
What is the purpose of this website?
This website was made for an AP Biology project. Lear International Park was created using facts about tropical rainforests all over the world. Although a park named "Lear International Park" does not exist, the information is still valid and we should still be concerned about the future of tropical rainforests.
A tropical rainforest is an ecosystem that is between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This specific type of ecosystem receives high amounts of rainfall and high average temperatures.
Where are the majority of the tropical rainforests located?
Many tropical rainforests are found near the Equator. They are in Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and West Africa. To learn more general information about tropical rainforests, visit the "About the Park" tab.
What is Lear International Park known for?
Lear International Park is known for the preservation of the endangered Lear's Macaws. Although we care for many endangered species, we specialize in protecting these beautiful macaws from illegal bird trades and work in conserving their receding habitats.
Do we have to be concerned about the future of rainforests?
Yes. Many tropical rainforests have been found to be getting smaller in size. Humans use over 90,000 square miles of tropical rainforests each year, causing major deforestation. This is creating many problems to our Earth, including the increase of the release of carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming, causing the removal of homes and deaths for many animals. Please see the "Human Impact on the Park" for more information about why we should be concerned and take action to preserve this ecosystem.
What is the purpose of this website?
This website was made for an AP Biology project. Lear International Park was created using facts about tropical rainforests all over the world. Although a park named "Lear International Park" does not exist, the information is still valid and we should still be concerned about the future of tropical rainforests.