To bring us back to a place of awe and inspiration for protecting the Earth's rainforests, here are 10 amazing facts that remind us of how extraordinary these ecosystems are.
“Jaguar”. When you think of this animal, the presence of a magnificent predator likely comes to mind. One with large fangs, claws and spotted fur that hunts in the depths of the jungles. These incredible hunters are intrinsically complex and have a long history as colorful as their coat. That is why we have chosen the Jaguar as the first animal to sponsor in Tropical Tundra’s “Animal Spotlight”.
The “Nasty 8” is a group of 8 Global Snack Brands that profit from the rape of our Earth’s rainforests, causing Orangutangs to be shot, burned alive and starved to death. These companies are in complete defiance of their ecological commitment to remove conflict palm oil from their supply chains.
Recent human activities have caused a massive deterioration of the world's forest cover. Figures from Global Forest Watch indicate that in 2019 alone, 11.9 million hectares disappeared due to mining, deforestation, pollution, and industrial activities. Rainforests are worth protecting because they are essential mankind’s survival. Here are 4 important reasons why we as humans must work together to save the rainforests.