Although rainforests cover only a small percentage of Earth's total surface area, they're home to half of the world's plant and animal species. As the name suggests, rainforests are also very wet: ...

Rainforests are among the planet’s most vital ecosystems, often called the Earth’s lungs for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and regulate global temperatures ...

Australia’s tropical rainforests are among the first in the world to start leaking more carbon dioxide than they absorb. Rainforests in Australia's northern tropics ...