Rainforests are amazing in so many ways
Did you know that the scent of a rainforest helps create rain? And what's more—orangutans play a crucial role in keeping the whole system in balance.Rainforests are incredible places—teeming with vibrant sights, sounds, and smells. But did you know that the very scent of a rainforest plays a crucial role in creating rain? Yes, you read that correctly!
Rainforests are vital to the planet’s water cycle, particularly through evapotranspiration—the process where water moves from the Earth’s surface into the atmosphere.
Rain is a product of condensation, but to produce each drop of rain, water molecules need something to condense on. These surfaces can include pollen, salts and ice crystals – and, in the rainforest, volatile organic scent compounds released by leaves. Is there anything rainforests can’t do if we look after them?
Orangutans help maintain the delicate balance of life in the rainforest. Their presence is a sign of a healthy, functioning rainforest. By protecting orangutans as a keystone species, we safeguard entire ecosystems, which are crucial for the health of our planet.
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