Despite covering only between 6 and 7% of the world’s land surface, rainforests are home tomore than halfof all the world’s animal and plant species. In addition to the vast number ofknownrainforest animals, biologists estimate that there aremillionsof species living in rainforests that ares...
In other words,forests are really, really cool, which is why so many of us want to explore them when we travel the world. Here’s a look at 25 of the largest forests in the world, each of which deserves a place on anynature lover’s world travelbucket list! READ MORE:30 Facts Abo...
The African spurred tortoise is the third-largest type of tortoise in the world, and the largest found on the mainland; only the Galapagos tortoises and the Aldabran tortoise are larger (these tortoises are found on islands). The African spurred tortoise can reach lengths of 83 cm (33 in) ...
Set near the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the city of Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its golden temples. Venture the 40-minute drive to Kuang Si Falls, and you'll find yourself in a vibrant jungle. The falls consist of three tiers, each with pools...
Nomination of rainforests Perucica for admission to the Tentative List will be submitted to the Center for World Heritage of UNESCO. In the material for the nomination that was submitted by the competent Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and the Environment of the RS and prepared in the...
However, it’s not easy to see orangutans in the wild. They are shy, elusive, and live in dense rainforests filled with trees. For this reason, one of the best places to try is theorangutan rehabilitation centre in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. ...
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley Madagascar Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve Royal Hill of Ambohimanga Rainforests of the Atsinanana Malawi Lake Malawi National Park Chongoni Rock-Art Area Mali Old Towns of Djenné Timbuktu Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) Tomb of As...
The climate and topography of sub-Saharan African countries vary widely as well, with some containing desert areas, including the Sahara as well as the Kalahari in Southern Africa, and others containing rainforests in the center of the continent and other locations. The region is home to ...
–Hike through the rainforests of Bajos del Toro–Take a dip into La Fortuna Waterfall in the Alajuela Province–Go turtle spotting at the shores of Tortuguero–Enjoy the jungle of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve–Take some photos of the largest waterfall in Costa Rica at Catarata Del...
It is one of Africa’s oldest parks as well as one of the largest tropical rainforests in the world. On the French island of Martinique, the volcanoes and forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons on the northern part of the island were also announced as a new addition to the list ...