Endangered Animals of the Rainforest

Rainforests are wet areas with dense vegetation that are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Endangered species of the rainforest include the Sumatran rhinoceros, the African forest elephant, and others. Agriculture, poaching, and mining are among the threats to these animals. Explore the protection efforts being undertaken to bring aid to this bountiful biome and its vast group of creatures.