The pace at which the world is destroying rainforests is worrying. In a few minutes, several acres of the precious wildlife, which includes plants and animals, will be gone and it is almost impossible to bring it back. The best solution is to focus on the prevention of destruction. You might be wondering why this has anything to do with you given that you are in an office, or on your phone doing something else. Well, since you are a part of the world, the rainforests serve you in one way or another. Think of climate change, natural habitats for animals, and geography lessons for children in school. Here are insights about rainforest animals that in one way or another play a crucial role in providing ecological balance.

The Sloth Doctors

You might not have seen a sloth because it is not a domestic animal. Its unique feature includes the three legs. They play doctor because they carry algae, which grow on their fur, and it serves as a host for microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi. The combination makes them the best bioagents in the rainforest and humans are extracting them for curing different diseases including the destruction of cancerous cells. If the rain forest goes, then the sloths will also go.

The Forests Help Reduce Plastics

Plastics do not biodegrade, but rainforests have plastic-eating fungi, which plays a crucial role in ensuring there is an ecosystem balance. Without the ability to get rid of plastic, it would be impossible to have beautiful sceneries in a few decades. The Amazon forest in Ecuador has a special species of fundi that works as an elastomer. It breaks down fungi, and it can be a source of food. Thus, it can save the world of its hunger problems and its pollution problems. Cutting or burning trees in the forests lower the area available for these fungi to grow.

Some Trees Fight Malaria

Quinine is a known ingredient in anti-malaria drugs, and it is available from the back of more than 40 different trees from the rainforest. Their backs when ground into powder after drying produce the key ingredient. The drug has been an effective treatment of malaria for centuries, and it is crucial for saving the lives of 3 billion people. However, the trees retain their healing properties when they grow in their native habitat. It is not easy to move them to other places and still obtain the same benefits.

Source of Indigenous Medication

Apart from saving particular types of animals and trees, the rainforest may also come in handy for providing medication to the developing world. It has plant species known for offering useful ingredients used in the manufacturer of generic drugs, which are then available cheaply. They bridge the gap in access to healthcare. They ensure even the poorest in society is having a means of medicating themselves and surviving various illnesses.

You might want to involve yourself with programs helps to increase awareness about the rainforest. You do not need to do anything yet other than getting to know more.