Why We Need the Rainforest

137 animal, plant, and insect species are lost everyday due to deforestation. That totals up to about 50,000 species a year. With the disappearance of tropical rainforest so too disappears possible cures for many diseases. There are currently 121 prescription drugs that are derived from plants, and 25% of Western World pharmaceuticals are made from rainforest ingredients. Only less then 1% of these unique trees and plants have been tested by scientists. So save yourself by helping to save the rainforest. Click here everyday to help preserve our rainforest.