It's been called the world's lungs, the world's pharmacy and the world's air conditioner. It takes up only 6 percent of Earth's land, yet houses 50% of the world's species. Find out the math behind why they may be gone in 40 years in this episode.
Josh and Chuck explore the incredible biodiversity of tropical rainforests, revealing mind-blowing statistics about these ecological powerhouses that cover just 6% of Earth's land but house half of all species on the planet. From the complex canopy systems where trees battle for sunlight to the surprising infertility of jungle soil, they unpack fascinating adaptations of plants and animals living in this competitive ecosystem. The episode takes a sobering turn as they discuss the alarming rate of deforestation and what we're losing as these "pharmacies of the world" disappear at 50,000 acres per day.
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