The Daintree

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Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree Rainforest north of Cairns in Tropical Far North Queensland Australia is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature in the world. It is home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth, and all are found within the largest chunk of rainforest in Australia - an area spanning approximately 1200 square kilometres.

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• Rainforests.net

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• Rainforest Portal

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• Rainforest Facts

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• World Rainforest Information Portal

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• Cool Earth

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  Coolearth is a charity that protects endangered rainforest. This combats global warming, protects ecosystems and provides sustainable jobs for local people.