The rainforests of New Guinea cover around 65% of the land area of the second largest island in the world. The island is home to the largest rainforest in the Asia-Pacific region and the third largest rainforest in the world. There are few places on Earth that rival the diversity of the New Guinea Rainforest. From dense tropical rainforest to coastal mangroves, the island is home to some of the world’s most unique plants and animals. More orchid species are found here than any other place on Earth. New Guinea’s remote location has not protected it from the usual threats. The rainforests face growing incursions from logging, mining, wildlife trade and agricultural plantations – particularly oil palm.
The Primorsky Krai Region in Siberia borders the Pacific Ocean and China. It’s interestingly known for its temperate climate in the cold frames of the barren snowscapes of Russia. This picturesque region is also one of the best and last examples of temperate forests in eastern Asia. Primorsky Krai is a treasure cove of natural discoveries: its rich flora, the colorful landscapes, the glistening seas, and its healing springs. There are actually more than 500 unique, natural sites in the region, all ranging from waterfalls and volcanoes to hollowed caves and clear, blue lakes under cloudless skies. Who would’ve thought this tropical paradise was hiding in a place famous for its winters? Get ready to travel to Russia for an amazingly memorable trip!
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Tongass National Forest: It is the biggest national forest in the United States. It extends to an area of 17 million acres. It is home to rare and endangered species of fauna and flora. It covers the peaks of the Coast Mountains, fjords, glaciers, and islands of the Alexander Archipelago. Wildlife is abundant throughout iss with two main predators being wolf and brown bear. Marine mammals are also found along the shores. Kinabalu National Park: Also known as Tama Kinabalu, it is found in west coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It was established in 1964 and the first national park of Malaysia. It is Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. It is a home to more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna including 100 different species of mammals. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain on the island of Borneo, attracting many visitors and climbers to the park.
While it would seem that the wet environment would result in a prolific mosquito population, the water in El Yunque is constantly running down the mountain and rapidly, and it rains about four times a day preventing any standing water, so there are no mosquitoes in the rainforest. You can wear insect repellent if you choose, but if so DO NOT go into any water sources. The chemicals in bug spray are hazardous to the fragile ecosystem. Perhaps just cover with long pants and long-sleeved shirts instead of using repellent. Find extra info at El Yunque rain forest exploration blog. The 4 large peaks (El Yunque, El Toro, East Peak and El Cacique) survived the erosion of millions of years and 100 Billions gallons of water per year because they are crystalized minerals from ancient volcanos – very hard materials. The rest of the ground just melts in the rain. But then the millions of roots hold the ground firmly. And most cities and beaches nearby are the result of millions of years of erosion from this center of endless rainfall from the African Trade-Winds (Vientos Alisios).