TROPICAL RAINFOREST

BIOME
The Hawaiian Islands

Jessica, Rita, Genelle, Tommy

Map of Hawaii

Kauai
Waterfalls, scenic drives and more than 60 beaches

dot the landscape

Some beaches are perfect for all kinds of water sport
Dry-land activities include hiking, etc.

Oahu
Home to the state capital, Honolulu
Highlights of the city: historic chinatown, the

Punchbowl, and a crater-turned-cemetery.

Molokai
Hawaiian be Nature
You will find tranquility and nature- waterfalls,

beaches, coves, coral reefs, and rainforests

Best known for its fabulous mountain biking

Lanai
known as Most Exciting Island
Have more laid-back atmosphere since theres not a

lot of tourist
It is also known as Pineapple Island because it was an
island-wide pineapple plantation.
Outdoor activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving,
etc.

Maui
Known as Valley Isle
Best Island
Known for its beach resorts, and outdoor activities

ranging from hiking and biking to windsurfing and

snorkeling

Hawaiian Island
Punaluu Black sand beach
Home of the two active volcanoes: Kilauea and

Mauna Loa.

Hawaiian Weather
Warm all year round
Average temperature during the daytime in the

summer is 29.4C

Average temperature during the daytime in the

winter is 25.6C

Amount of precipitation decreases during spring

Climatograph of Honolulu
254 mm

37. 8C

203.2 mm

26.7C

152.4 mm

15.6C

101.6 mm

4.4C

50.8 mm

-6.7C
-17.8C

What to Wear
Sandals or comfortable, casual shoes
T-shirts
Casual dress/skirt
Dress shorts
Hat

Sunglasses
Light jacket

When Should I Travel?

Spring:
Less rainfall

Water temperature: 21C

Low surf

Summer:
Hot temperatures (average is 32C!)

High humidity
Low surf

Autumn:

When Should I Travel?

Precipitation increases
Trade winds increase (steady wind that blows towards

the equator from the northeast in the northern

hemisphere or the southeast in the southern
hemisphere)

Winter:
Cooler temperatures (average is 25.5C)
Water temperature: 23C
High surf

Hawaiian Rainforest Animals

Exotic Animals:
Hummingbirds

Tree Frogs
Many insects
Up to 140 types of birds most are endangered
2 known endangered animals Houry Bat and Hawaii

Creeper

Chameleon is Hawaiis most popular and invasive

species

Scarlet Macaw
Lives in rainforests
Largest parrot in the world
Diet: Nuts and seeds (sometimes clay)
Able to speak but has limited ability to mimic
Multi-coloured but usually bright red

Mongoose
Eight inches
First used to control rat population
Often mistaken for a harmless squirrel
Dangerous and not human friendly
Eats small squirrels

Rare to spot during daytime

Plants in Hawaii
There are thousands of different plant species, and

89-90% of it are non-native

Recently, plants from around the world were
brought to Hawaii for more variety

Dangerous Plants
There are poisonous plants in Hawaii
They may look harmless, so be careful and dont be

fooled
Though theyre poisonous, most Hawaiian plants
would only be dangerous if you eat the seeds or
fruits of it

Night-blooming Jasmine

Lantana

Endangered Plants
Going to Hawaii is worth it because you get to see

many of the endangered plants

Some of these plants are non-native and there would
only be 20-30 of them left within Hawaii
Many companies have sponsored several foundations
to keep these plants alive

Molokai White Hibiscus

Haleakala Silversword

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