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The rainforest in Ecuador is thick with trees and other plants, which serve as homes and food to many animals.
Ecuador’s location and climate make it an ideal place for rainforests to grow. The rainforests are both beautiful and important because they are home to thousands of different plant and animal species, and is also home to many people who use the rainforest for food, shelter, medicine and fuel. The Chocó forests, located along the northern coast of Ecuador, are home to over 9,000 plant and animal species, including more than 800 bird species, 235 mammals, and 210 reptile species! The thick forest of trees, the canopy (which is the layer of leaves and branches at the tops of the trees,) and the heavy rainfall make this place a perfect home for these animals. |
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