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198354 min0documentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Biodiversity Deforestation

Rain Forest

198354 min0documentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Costa Rica's tropical rain forests receive over 100 inches of rainfall annually and are home to nearly half of the world's animal species.

Biodiversity Deforestation

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Costa Rica's tropical rain forests receive over 100 inches of rainfall annually and are home to nearly half of the world's animal species.

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David Hughesdirector

Carol Hughes

Carol Hughesdirector

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Costa Rica's tropical rain forests teem with life, hosting an estimated five million different species. Leaf-cutting ants transport leaves to their underground fungus gardens, while basilisk lizards walk on water and howler monkeys bask in the sun. With over 100 inches of rainfall each year, this ecosystem faces significant threats from deforestation and habitat loss. The film calls for urgent conservation efforts to protect these vital environments and the biodiversity they support.

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