Tropical+Rain+Forest

= Tropical Rainforest =  Location: Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, Hawaii, etc. Average Temperature: 68° F - 93° F    Average Precipitation: Approximately 1/8 inches per day Certain Location: Madagascar Africa Description: very rainy (100 inches per year), very high canopy of many trees that can be up to 100 ft high, very humid and shady, full of both plant and animal life. Gear:  **Health and comfort related items ** ·  Insect repellent ·  Ant-inch / insect bite relief products ·  Sunscreen · <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Lip balm <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sunburn relief products <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Pre-moistened towelettes or baby wipes <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Hand sanitizer <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Moisturizer <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Medication (altitude sickness, colds, fever, bites) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Basic first aid kit (band-aids, aspirin, disinfectant / antiseptic, tweezers  <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Instructions on medications if you have special requirements for attending doctor.   <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Toiletries <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Spare contact lenses and glasses <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Ear plugs if you are a light sleeper <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Clothes-washing soap <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Raincoat / poncho <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Wide brim hat <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Flip flops / sandals <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Walking shoes/old athletic shoes/hiking boots. Be sure they are comfortable -- blisters are not fun in the tropics where they are likely to get infected. 2 pairs are a good idea since one pair will usually be wet and muddy from hiking. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Socks. Your socks will likely be thrashed by the end of the trip. Be prepared to wash them daily. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Bathing / swimming attire <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Shorts, although long pants are a better bet for hiking <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Long pants. I prefer cotton or quick drying material to the high-tech synthetic stuff that tends to be hot. Breathable is good. Quick drying is good -- jeans are not fun when wet and hot. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Light cotton shirts can be preferable to T-shirts, though T-shirts are easy <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Lightweight long-sleeved shirts for protection against sun and insects <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Bandanas can be useful for all sorts of purposes <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Lightweight jacket -- it can get cold especially at elevation <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Underwear <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sleeping attire <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Lightweight day pack for hikes. Waterproof is nice but plastic bags inside the pack is an option. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Binoculars for birds and mammals <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sunglasses <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Water bottle and/or a CamelBak-style backpack. I use a plastic water bottle acquired locally -- less stuff to bring and there's no pain when they get lost or smashed. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Flashlight and a headlamp <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> You should pack your film in your carry on. Some airport x-ray machines now damage undeveloped film. Check with security people at the airport. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Charger <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Current converter and plug adapter <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana">· <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Extra film, batteries, and memory cards. Bring more than you think you'll need.
 * Clothing **
 * Hiking stuff **
 * Camera stuff **

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Adventure: African Safari (To view at wildlife and scenery) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Animal: Gorilla <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Habitat: Rainforest Floor <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Major Predators: None <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Primary Food source: Fruits and Bark <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Animal: Elephant <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Habitat: Rainforest Floor <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Major Predators: poachers, loggers <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Primary Food Source: Plants <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Plant: Lianas <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Habitat: Rainforest Trees <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Major Predators: None <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Primary food source: Nutrients in the ground <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Plant: Drip Tips <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Habitat: Rainforest Trees <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Major Predators: Bugs <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Primary Food Source: Trees <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Invasive species: Fraxinus Undhei This invasive species forms a denser canopy over the trees causing less light to reach the plants. So, while Fraxinus Undhei is getting more and more light at the top, the other is deprived of sun and dies out. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">An Adjacent Biome: Tropical Savanna <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Plant life: Savannas are better known for their tall-grass grasslands. They can go from 3-6 feet. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Animals: African Elephant, African Wild Dog, Black Mamba, Caracal, Chacma Baboon, Egyptian Mongoose, Emu, Grant’s Zebra, Koala Bear, Lion, Nigreceps Ants, Nile Crocodile. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153">Climate: Wet/Dry climate, It varies just as much as the northeastern parts of America, except more extremes in temperature and Dryness.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainforest http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0914-rainforest_ecotourism.html http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/plants/index.htm