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Dangerous Animals The Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s fascinating places. Its lush greenness is unlike anywhere else on Earth and for centuries, it has drawn travelers looking for adventure to it. Rainforests are associated with a feeling of calmness, and “Rainforest Sounds” CDs are bestsellers for anyone wanting relaxation music. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s an oasis of tranquility and peacefulness. But it’s also one of the deadliest places on Earth. 10. Let’s start with one that’s not deadly to humans, though it would deliver a bit of a shock. Electric eels are rarely found in zoos and collections, because the built-in shock system makes it very difficult for them to be caught. The other interesting thing about electric eels is their unique breeding system – the males create a pool of saliva and the females lay their eggs in the “nest”. 9. This handsome fellow is one of the biggest freshwater fishes in the world, at over 100kg and 2m long. 8. 7. 6. The frogs are tiny but deadly.
Best Way - Amazon Rainforest Survival Guide Despite the fact the Amazon rainforest is progressively dwindling due to deforestation, it is still vast and people find themselves needing to survive in it on a regular basis. So it is important to know how to survive in this type of seemingly impenetrable, endless jungle if you are unfortunate enough to find yourself stranded there for an extended period of time. While access to food and water are the first concerns, keeping yourself safe from wild animals and knowing what not to consume is also important. Water Considerations While it is a rainforest, which by definition means it rains regularly, it is still rather difficult to obtain water which is not contaminated and is safe for you to drink. Edible Plants There are many plants or fruits from these plants which can be eaten. Animal Hunting and Protection It is also important to set traps for animals, not only to catch them but to protect yourself from them at night. More slideshows
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Rainforest Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with annual rainfall between 250 and 450 centimetres (98 and 177 in).[1] There are two types of rainforest: tropical rainforest and temperate rainforest. The monsoon trough, alternatively known as the intertropical convergence zone, plays a significant role in creating the climatic conditions necessary for the Earth's tropical rainforests. Tropical Tropical rainforests are characterized by a warm and wet climate. Mean monthly temperatures exceed 18 °C (64 °F) during all months of the year.[5] Average annual rainfall is no less than 168 cm (66 in) and can exceed 1,000 cm (390 in) although it typically lies between 175 cm (69 in) and 200 cm (79 in).[6] Many of the world's rainforests are associated with the location of the monsoon trough, also known as the intertropical convergence zone.[7] Tropical rainforests are located in the tropics, i.e., in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Temperate Layers
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How to Start a Novel Right: 5 Great Tips It’s said that in life, there are two types of people: those who look at the glass as half empty, and those who see it as half full. But for those of us who’ve set the goal of starting a novel, I think it really comes down to how we view the blank page: those of us who find it exciting—full of possibility, hope, even adventure—and those who see it as intimidating—capable of inducing guilt, anxiety, even dread. If we’re being honest, we can probably all admit to having shifted between the two camps from time to time. It’s just too easy to become overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task. But what better time to remedy that than at the beginning of a new year, a sort of metaphorical blank page itself? It was such a pure pleasure to put together this issue that I wanted to share some of my favorite tips from its pages here. 5 Great Tips for Starting a Novel Right 1. Have you given us a character with following? 2. 3. 4. 5. The worst [writing advice] is probably Write what you know.