Sentences with phrase «tropical rainforest regions»

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East Africa is not just a region of vast savannas — it also contains several tropical forests, including the eastern portion of the Congo rainforest.

Bananas, the world's most popular fruit, can only be grown commercially in the tropical regions of the world where rainforests also thrive.

Deforestation of the Amazon is about to reach a threshold beyond which the region's tropical rainforest may undergo irreversible changes that transform the landscape into degraded savanna with sparse shrubby plant cover and low biodiversity.

The distribution of frogs ranges from tropic to subarctic regions, with most of the species found in tropical rainforests.

They can therefore play an important role for the climate, especially in the great forest regions of the world such as the taiga or the tropical rainforests.

Mining throughout tropical regions in Central Africa and beyond for metals and minerals that go into our electronics leads to wide swaths of rainforest destruction as well.

Ecologically sensitive regions are the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforests, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, forests in South America and eastern areas of Australia.

«We have found ecologically sensitive regions with amplified responses to climate variability in the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforest, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, forests in South America, and eastern areas of Australia,» says Seddon.

When winter comes and outdoor plants go dormant, students will investigate biodiversity in the world's tropical regions, simulate how animal species depend on rainforest plants for survival, and make clones from common houseplants.

«We find ecologically sensitive regions with amplified responses to climate variability in the Arctic tundra, parts of the boreal forest belt, the tropical rainforest, alpine regions worldwide, steppe and prairie regions of central Asia and North and South America, the Caatinga deciduous forest in eastern South America, and eastern areas of Australia,» the researchers report.

Since trees and fresh berries are restricted by their tropical rainforest climate, it can be difficult to find raw acai outside of its native regions.

Native to the tropical regions of Peru and Brazil, camu camu thrives in the riverbanks of the Amazon rainforest, but it can be adapted to hot subtropical climates.

Whether you come to the Cairns Daintree and Cape Tribulation region to study or view rare wildlife, tropical birds, native plants and vegetation or the picturesque sandy coral beaches that border the rainforest you will be more than delighted in Mother Nature's masterpiece.

After a day of exploring the region enjoy a relaxing dip in the Swimming Pool overlooking the tropical rainforest.

With its warm tropical weather, breathtaking beaches, tropical rainforest and rugged outback, it's no wonder people from all over the world flock to this region of Far North Queensland every year.

Atherton Tablelands Accommodation Nestled amongst 100 acres of pristine tropical rainforest in the magnificent region of the Atherton Tablelands is The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife rainforest in the magnificent region of the Atherton Tablelands is The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Rainforest Treehouses and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Cairns is a modern, sophisticated city, and is an ideal base to explore the wider Tropical North Queensland region with front door access to World Heritage listed Reef, Rainforest and Outback.

Set to be held in this stunning tropical setting, runners will enjoy the natural beauty of the region with glimpses of the Coral Sea, rainforest stretches and the flat plains of the cane fields all part of this marathon event.

Jungle Lodge is located in the remote rainforest region of Cape Tribulation in Tropical North Queensland.

Other popular activities in the region include horse riding on the beach or in the nearby tropical rainforests, hiking to the Montezuma waterfalls (25 min away), scuba diving, boat trips to Tortuga Island for whale and dolphin watching, sport fishing, zip line tours, a day trip to the Butterfly Gardens, Cabo Blanco National Park and Curu Nature Reserve.

Kookaburra Tours and Charters operates in a vibrant region like nowhere else in the world with a fascinating diversity that encompasses tropical islands, beautiful coastal towns, rainforests, rugged Outback and country terrain all supported by Australia's largest tropical city.

Known for its long stretches of white sand, dense tropical rainforest and abundant wildlife, this region is popular with sun lovers, nature lovers, adrenaline seekers and deep sea fishing anglers.

The Sierra Madre is teaming with lush Tropical Rainforest, majestic trees, outstanding wildlife and some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this region of Mexico.

In the Riviera Nayarit region, the Western foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains are windswept by warm tropical Pacific Ocean breezes that carry an abundance of moisture to the lush tropical rainforests and mixed forests.

Cairns is a modern, sophisticated city, and is an ideal base to explore the wider Tropical North Queensland region with front door access to World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Rainforest and Australian Outback.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve provides memorable experiences that capture the essence of the diverse North Queensland region from the thrill of exploring the secrets of the Great Barrier Reef, ancient tropical rainforest, wild expansive outback and ancestral rock art of Aboriginal tribes - to viewing the grandeur of it all by air.

At Townsville Tropical Tours the focus is on the unique natural environment and the flora and fauna of the region, which includes the spectacular scenery of the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, tropical savanna woodlands, the dry and rugged outback and majestic watTropical Tours the focus is on the unique natural environment and the flora and fauna of the region, which includes the spectacular scenery of the World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, tropical savanna woodlands, the dry and rugged outback and majestic wattropical savanna woodlands, the dry and rugged outback and majestic waterfalls.

Although the Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda area are both located in Tropical North Queensland, they both offer a different experience of the region.

The majestic mountains, Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation region hold the power to the survival of the Great Barrier Reef and the survival of our rain water into the rivers not only in Tropical North Queensland but to other river systems under the ground that are far reaching and dependant on the rainforests continued existence.

The tropical weather year round is the main attraction and that then contributes to the regions beauty of the lush green rainforest and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

Or you can savour the mainland's uninhabited beaches, lush tropical rainforests and the lively village atmosphere of Airlie Beach... It's all waiting for you.The hotel surrounds 50 metres of free - form swimming pools with a waterfall edge with rock gardens and shady Pandanus Palms and even a heated spa; the perfect recipe for escape and relaxation.Club Crocodile Hotel Airlie Beach is a great holiday destination with many available day trips to experience all that the region has to offer.

This unique small group half day 4WD tour heads through some of Tropical North Queensland's amazing National Parks and rainforest spots that are not open to the general public, giving you a personalised and exclusive rainforest experience in regions where you will not see other tourists.

The tropical weather year round is the main attraction and that then contributes to the regions beauty of the lush green rainforests and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

The Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is nestled in the heart of the tropical rainforest at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano in the northern Region of Costa Rica.

From Fraser Island beaches to Daintree rainforests up to Cooktown and Cape York, we have exciting four wheel drive day tours and overnight extended 4WD touring tours thru the outback country and rainforest regions of Tropical North Queensland Australia.

The drive from San José passes through some of the most scenic regions in the country — rolling mountains and meadows, patches of lush cloud forest and rainforest, picturesque Costa Rican villages, vibrant green pastures and hillsides full of grazing cattle, dairy farms, and plantations of coffee, sugarcane, tropical fruits and ornamental plants.

Book a private charter rainforest tour for a half day or full day with an expert naturalist guide to show you the most iconic and interesting places of the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Tropical North Queensland Autropical and sub-tropical regions of Tropical North Queensland Autropical regions of Tropical North Queensland AuTropical North Queensland Australia.

Experience an Outback Australia farmstay in a place where a farm can be as big as Belgium, the beauty of the Daintree rainforest and wetlands, the sparkle and fun of Sydney, the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay and the Whitsunday Islands, the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, the underground houses of the opal - mining town of Coober Pedy, the wineries and natural beauty of the Margaret River region, swimming with dolphins at Monkey Mia and the lush tropical wilderness of Kakadu National Park.

«We are thrilled to offer travellers the opportunity to choose from two premier Oaks properties when visiting the Mackay Region, whether it be for business or a relaxing, tropical escape that blends city, rainforest and reef,» he said.

Biomes in these regions include tropical rainforests and tropical grasslands.

1500: Research published in the journal Biotropica finds flooded grasslands and savannas in Latin America are disappearing nearly three times faster than tropical rainforests in the region.

Global precipitation will increase, and the heaviest precipitation events are intensifying [1], but with regional differences: Wet regions such as the tropical rainforests will become rainier while semi-arid regions of the subtropics expand and become drier.

According to the the new map, the researchers found that the alpine regions worldwide, tropical rainforests, parts of the boreal forest belt and areas in the Arctic tundra are ecologically sensitive regions with heightened responses to climate change.

Modest and slowly evolving changes in the width of the Hadley Cell could force rapid changes in precipitation in transition regions that lie between the subtropical deserts and tropical rainforests (e.g., the Sahel).

The Department of Olancho, Honduras's largest and most biologically diverse region, hosts a wide variety of forest eco-systems, including mountaintop cloud forests, rare old - growth pine forests and lowland tropical rainforests.

Click image to enlarge Flooded grasslands and savannas in Latin America are disappearing nearly three times faster than tropical rainforests in the region, finds a new study published in the...