Rain forests receive >1500 mm of rainfall annually, whereas seasonal or dry tropical forests receive less rain and have a distinct dry season. Large areas of tropical forests have been cleared due ...

Central and South America possess half of the world’s tropical forests. Climate in these biomes shows little seasonal variation (Figure 5), with high yearly rainfall and relatively constant ...

Often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," tropical forests play a critical role in regulating our global climate. But as our planet warms, these crucial tropical forests aren’t adapting quickly ...