Layers of the rainforest

Trees in this layer will grow to be 60 meters tall.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest floor

Scarlet Macaws and Harpy Eagles live in this layer.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

This layer is warm and damp under the shelter of the canopy.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

This layer is the darkest and dampest. Dead leaves, shrubs and fungi cover the ground.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

This layer is home to toucans and two-toed sloths!

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

The climate in this layer is sunny and wet, but a little more sheltered than it's neighbour above.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

Millions of insects live amongst the leaves in this layer.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

Leafy, shade loving plants and short trees provide cover for jaguars and small animals such as frogs that live in this layer.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

This layer is made up of thick branches and leaves of taller trees that twist together forming a roof.

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor

This layer gets the most sunlight and rain and is very windy, even cold at times!

• The Emergent Layer

• The Canopy

• The Understory

• The Forest Floor