The trunks of massive and ancient trees peek through the thick vegetation. If you scratch the bark, sap oozes out. Depending on the tree, some is poison -- some is medicine. Our guides explain how these plants are still used by locals living here today to treat a variety of ailments.
Giant trees need giant roots for support, and some of the larger trees have these 'buttress' style roots -- maybe an adaptation for areas with shallow soil or prone to flooding.
Plants and animals exist (and coexist) in abundance here, including a butterfly hiding on a tree trunk, and a large termite nest high in a tree. Termites are a nuisance in your house, but they're beneficial in the rainforest, providing food for many animals, insects and birds -- as well as clearing dead wood and leaves from the forest floor.
