The document summarizes key characteristics of tropical rainforests, including their climate, location, plant and animal life, and resources. Tropical rainforests are very warm and humid forests located near the equator between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They contain many species of plants and animals divided into different strata. Common animals include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. The climate is hot, humid, and receives heavy rainfall year-round. Plant and animal life in the rainforest has adapted to the dense forest environment.